
Gifts in a Jar – Gingerbread Spice Mocha Coffee Mix
Gifts in a Jar
For years some of my families members have been exchanging food gifts and homemade candies and cookies and of course, gifts in a jar. It all started when I was a teenager and a friend gave me cookies (mix) in a jar and I thought it was so genius. I was immediately compelled to discover other gifts in a jar. Along the way I have found soups, cookies, cakes, pasta and drink mixes that can all be placed in a jar, tied with a pretty ribbon and instructions on how to make the recipe. I love giving them and I love getting them.
Gingerbread Spice Mocha Coffee Mix
A delicious blend of coffee, chocolate and gingerbread spices blend to create a delectable, creamy coffee treat. Tastes just like Christmas in a mug. You can either layer the ingredients and have the recipient shake it all up when they are ready to use, or you can shake it all up for them and give it that way. The photo at the top shows the ingredients layered, the one below this shows the ingredients all mixed up. When I make this, I usually add it to an already brewed cup of coffee, but it does already have coffee in it. Also, I choose to use cocoa powder because I like the deeper chocolate flavor and I think it tastes better. If you use cocoa powder like I do, rather than hot cocoa mix (for hot chocolate with sugar already in it) you may want to either increase the sugar in the recipe to 1 cup OR just add directions on the tag that tell the recipient to add their own sweetener. Either way this is absolutely fantastic and makes a great gift!

Gifts in a Jar – Gingerbread Spice Mocha Mix
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered coffee creamer
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup instant coffee
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon of allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon of ground cloves
Instructions
In a small bowl, add the cinnamon, ground ginger, all spice, nutmeg and ground cloves. Mix together.
In a jelly jar or mason jar, layer ingredients starting with the coffee creamer, then the cocoa powder then the instant coffee, then the sugar and then end with the blended gingerbread spice mix.
Attach a tag around the jar with directions for use.
Notes
Directions for Use: Shake the jar to mix everything together well. For every one cup of hot water, add 2 Tablespoons of Gingerbread Mocha Mixture. Can be added to brewed coffee as well!

Gifts in a Jar – Gingerbread Spice Mocha Mix
I cannot wait to show you what the talented #SundaySupper group has put together this week. They have 50 gorgeous Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen to share with you this week. These gifts are not only made with love but guaranteed to put a smile on that special person’s face.
Check out this amazing selection of breads, drinks, condiments, snacks, and desserts that will be coming your way during our Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen Sunday Supper. From all of us to all of you.
HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN #SUNDAYSUPPER:
Breads / Breakfast
- Pumpkin Biscoff Bread – Dinners, Dishes, and Dessert
- All-in-One Beer Bread Kit – girlichef
- Banana Coconut Coffee Cake with Macadamia Nut Streusel – The Lovely Pantry
- Pancake Mix With Apple Cider Syrup and Candied Walnuts – Tora’s Real Food
- Cranberry Hootycreeks – Baker Street
Condiments / Ingredients
- Apple Butter – Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cranberry Strawberry Jam – The Meltaways
- Herb Vinegars – Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Harissa – The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Homemade Vanilla Extract – Flour on my Face
- Homemade Cherry Extract – Cravings of a Lunatic
- Nutella Powder – I Run For Wine
- Apricot Pineapple Rum Sauce – Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Spiced Cranberry Apricot Almond Chutney – Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Pumpkin Butter – Family Foodie
Soup and Snacks
- A Soup For You – Momma’s Meals
- Maple Nut Granola - Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Sweet and Spicy Curried Nuts – Soni’s Food for Thought
- Roasted Spiced Nuts – Mrs Mama Hen
- Sweet and Spicy Pecans – Supper For a Steal
- Maple Pumpkin Spice Granola Bars – Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Orange Spiced Chickpeas – Home Cooking Memories
- Turtle Pretzels – The Messy Baker
Sweets
- Rocky Road Candy – Magnolia Days
- Dairyfree Vegan Caramels – Galactosemia in PDX
- Peanut Butter Cookies in a Jar – Mama’s Blissful Bites
- M&M Cookies in a Jar – Damn Delicious
- Monster Cookie Mix in a Jar – What Smells So Good?
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Biscotti – Meal Planning Magic
- Snickerdoodle Snack Mix – Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
- Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies – Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Peppermint Stick Cookie Truffles - The Weekend Gourmet
- Nutella Truffles – Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Peanut Cajetas (Peanut Fudge) – Basic and Delicious
- Cookie Cutter Fudge – Chocolate Moosey
- Pumpkin Roll – Shockingly Delicious
- Homemade Chocolates – My Trials in the Kitchen
- Hot Chocolate on a Stick – Juanita’s Cocina
- Chocolate Toffee “Crack” – Ruffles and Truffles
- Holiday Tree Cake – Noshing with the Nolands
- Salted Caramel Cookies – Mama Mommy Mom
- Fruit and Nut Cookies – In the Kitchen with Audrey
Drinks
- Applepie Moonshine - My Catholic Kitchen
- Holiday Spiced Mocha - Daily Dish Recipes
- Homemade Peppermint Mocha Mix - In the Kitchen with KP
- Homemade Kahlua - That Skinny Chick Can Bake
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how cute!! I love the way you packaged it. Perfectly festive and oh so delicious!
The packaging was not my idea – that was my daughter’s… well the jar was mine but the little “hat” for the jar was all hers. We were going to cover it in fabric as we did in the past until she found that. haha
What a great holiday gift idea
It really is an easy one and so wonderfully festive. {she says as she is sipping a cup and wishing it was already Christmas}
Absolutely delicious coffee mix! A perfect gift for a coffee and spice lover like me. Have a great sunday!
Happy Sunday Paula, it’s a terrific add on to your morning cup – no doubt!
Great gift idea and I already thought of a few of my friends that would love getting this (big coffee/flavored coffee drinkers).
I drink entirely too much coffee… {wait, is there such a thing?} And I love supplementing with special flavors – this is a true favorite this time of year. Thanks Renee!
I love this gift from the kitchen! How fun and I bet adding the gingerbread makes it amazing!
It truly does make it amazing. So festive! Thanks Is!
I love this! And best of all, I actually have all the ingredients on hand!
That’s what I love about this one – it’s super easy to have everything on hand anytime (great for last minute gifts!!)
Um. My plain ol’ cup of coffee is leering at me right now. It totally needs a scoop of this goodness. Fabulous gift idea, I know it’d go over great with my loved ones.
I get it Heather, I totally get it. (enjoying some right now!)
Oh YUM! I am definitely going to try this! I love both your squatty little Ball jars and the use of the dry creamer vs the powdered milk my recipe uses. Love it!
ha Karen, I am in love with those jars, I have no clue why. hehe
I’ve done the powdered milk too, and while I like it – I think the creamer makes it .. well – creamier. hehe
Doesn’t matter you recipe looks DELICIOUS!!
Yum! I want a mug of this drink asap – it sounds delish!
It really is Katie!
Ooh, that looks so warm & cosy ! What a lovely gift to give & receive
! I may try making this but even better if you could gift me one ! Just kidding
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haha Sunithi I would totally gift you this. You need to move closer to me. I have a feeling we’d spend loads of time together.
Not only do I want some of this mix…but I want a jar santa hat! LOL!
lol if you knew what that jar santa hat was supposed to be for, you’d completely crack up
But leave it to my kid to see a jar lid topper out of it! Love her creativity!
I might be making this for myself this year…yum, yum!
You should! I did! hehe
What a lovely idea for a gift!
Thanks Tora!
I can barely contain myself. So many wonderful ideas and this one is fantastic!!
Love these! Except I don’t think I would be able to give them away. I want them all for myself!
Mmmmm! This looks yummy!
What a great gift idea!! Love it
Love the flavors and cannot wait to try it at home
Makes for a perfect gift idea this holiday season!!
Sounds wonderful & warm on this chilly day!!!
So lovely. I could go for a big mug of that right now!! Love love love gingerbread.
Oh, boy, does this sound wonderful! Perfect drink to start a chilly morning. What a great gift…love the Santa hat packaging, too!
All I can say is, who needs Starbucks when it is this easy and inexpensive!
Haven’t done something like this since 2007ish. Nummy! Need to do it again!
Nicole, this is a wonderful gift idea for the holidays. I love it and can’t wait to try it. Yum!
Forget gift giving! I’m making this for myself. This sounds incredible and I love flavored coffee.
Very festive!
I have some friends and family that would totally love this. Gotta try this one. Such cute pics too.
Gingerbread Spiced Mocha?? Yes please!
What a cute gift idea. I love it!
hee hee! I love the little santy hat. I sure could use a cup of that mocha right about now. It’s 2:30 and I am either in need of a sugar fix or a nap.
I love homemade gifts and I love things in jars!
Mmm…this sounds like a heavenly mix of flavours. I don’t know if I’ll be able to give it away – I’m just going to end up drinking it all myself! Love the adorable Santa hat on top of the jar, btw. My Christmas decorations were taken out of the closet last night and I’m putting them up as soon as I get off work.
Love the mixture of this drink especially the spices in it. Great recipe, Nicole! Thanks for sharing with us.
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