Gift Giving Mixes : Chocolate Gravy
In the age of outlandish holidays with ever growing price tags, just about everyone appreciates a heartfelt gift personally made for them. Gift mixes are an excellent way of doing this.
Baked goods are always well liked, but mixes offer even more time saving convenience on the part of the giver and give the receiver an opportunity to have some special time in their kitchen. Even people who work full time can squeeze in time to prepare a special treat if they have a mix!
Now, before you start doubting the value of your gift of a mix, check the price tags of some ready made mixes in specialty gift shops and such. My grandmother once bought an apple crisp mix in a bag for $8.00! It was enough to make an 8×8 dish and tasted exactly like my apple crisp. I like to mentally place a monetary value on the gifts I give, in order to make sure I am giving gifts of equal value to my child’s teachers and such. I consider this to be at least a five dollar value, in case you needed a guide.
Chocolate gravy makes an ideal mix to give. Those familiar with it instantly respond with widened eyes and “ooh’s” and “aah’s”. Those unfamiliar with it are intrigued and anxious to taste this chocolatey concoction. Another plus? When was the last time you saw chocolate gravy mix for sale anywhere? You’ve got the added bonus of rarity on your side as well!
My original post on Chocolate Gravy, including step by step photos of how to make it, can be found here.
Each time I bring you a mix, I am going to show you several inexpensive wrapping options as well as providing you with printer ready gift tags(note that these are two sided)!
Now, on to chocolate gravy….
Do you see these party bags? I get them in the party section at wal mart and try to ALWAYS have them on hand. Their uses are limitless. They make great packaging for small loaves of banana bread or a few cookies if you are sending them as gifts. You can use the enclosed twist ties or curling ribbon to seal them, your choice. They are also ideal for party favors or any other baked goods or small gift items. I buy them in a bag of twenty for a dollar and some change. I highly recommend you look for and purchase them now as they run low often.
Plain old zipper seal sandwich bags are a must have as well. I like to place my mix in them to seal it and then package.
Or you can simply place your jar inside a small gift bag and attach some curling ribbon or raffia to it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 T flour
- 1 T unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Seal and package for gift giving, including a tag with the above instructions.
The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree:
the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.~Burton Hillis
I’m not quite sure how I came across your website however, I’m glad I did. Thank you so much for taking the time to share such wonderful gift giving ideas. I need to order the cookbook now!
Happy Holidays,
Cherrill
Mmmmmm chocolate gravy is awesome! This is a great gift idea. I love the idea of giving the biscuit mix along with it too. When we give gift jars, we do the same thing with the circle of fabric, but also stick a couple of cotton balls between the seal and the material to make it look a little poofy on top. I know – it’s silly – but hey, I fit right in during the 80’s big hair days too. lol Anyway, that was random. Thanks Christy!
I LOVE chocolate gravy but wasn’t sure how to make it. Thanks for the recipe and thanks for the gift tags! You are so thoughtful! Its my first Christmas as a wife and so my list of those I need to buy Christmas presents for has doubled! I am going to make several gift baskets and I’ve just added this mix to my list. Thank you!!
Thank you for the memories. I just came across you site. My Mom shared with me recently how her mother made this for her when she was young. I wasnt sure I would ever know how to make it.My mother has beging stages of alzhemiers ,and her mother passed away with .so thanks to your site We have created a new memory!!Ann Corbett,corbett@aol.com
Definitely making some of these to give out this holiday season… way more affordable than my spiced pecans of years past!
Never heard of chocolate gravy, but sounds awesome. I love giving and receiving mixes for gifts
Hey Christy,
I have been eating chocolate gravy since I was a kid. This is a great idea. Thanks! Now I can send it to my nieces so they can fix chocolate gravy. I really enjoy your blogs, keep up the good work.