Easy Gingerbread Spice Mocha Coffee Mix makes great holiday gifts in a jar. Turns out pretty with the layers, and it’s simple – just shake it all together and use it.
The perfect coffee treat to enjoy with breakfast, brunch or really anytime.
A delicious blend of coffee, chocolate and gingerbread spices blend to create a delectable, creamy coffee treat.
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. I promise you’ll love this Gingerbread Spice Mocha Coffee Mix.
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 (which makes it better because they can control the sugar content).
Either way this is absolutely fantastic and makes a great gift!
I cannot wait to show you what the talented our 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. From all of us to all of you.
More Holiday Gifts From the Kitchen:
- All-in-One Beer Bread Kit
- Herb Vinegars
- Homemade Cherry Extract
- Homemade Chocolates
- Homemade Peppermint Mocha Mix
If you like this recipe, you might also like:
Gingerbread Caramel Popcorn
Spiced Gingerbread Pancakes
Spicy Gingerbread with a Mocha Glaze
Recipe for Gingerbread Spice Mocha Coffee Mix
Gingerbread Spice Mocha Coffee Mix
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered coffee creamer
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup instant coffee
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoons ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoons allspice
- ⅛ teaspoons nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoons 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.
how cute!! I love the way you packaged it. Perfectly festive and oh so delicious!
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 😉 !!
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.
how cute!! I love the way you packaged it. Perfectly festive and oh so delicious!