Looking for a hot cocoa date night basket with a little something extra? Matching mugs, marshmallows and chocolate treats give you plenty to work with.
These ideas include filled baskets plus a few sweet add-ons and serving setups to borrow from.
You can keep it simple or go all out with holiday bows. Start with your favorite cocoa, then decide whether the night calls for cookies, a movie or a game for two.
Cocoa baskets and little extras for a night in
matching black mugs
We’re starting off strong with these matching black mugs and a basket full of treats. I love how the red and green cocoa packets peek out of the cups.
Try putting your larger packages at the back like this. Leave the mugs up front so you can see both of them.
red mugs and snowman faces
How cute are those little snowman marshmallows? The red mugs have white drip designs around the rims, with bags of mini marshmallows standing behind them.
The gold-colored trim on the red basket is such a pretty extra. Keep your wrapped treats facing forward to show off their decorations.
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fall movie night tub
That orange movie-night envelope is such a cute addition! There’s a red plaid blanket, popcorn bags and candy tucked into a wide silver-colored tub, with hot chocolate mix at the front.
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I especially love the orange leaves around the edges. Add a note with your movie choices to your own version so you have something to pick from.
pink heart-shaped boxes
I am obsessed with these pink heart-shaped boxes. The dark, white and red decorated treats look so pretty against the white filler.
This is a treat-box idea rather than a complete cocoa basket. Pair a small heart-shaped box with your mugs if you want that same Valentine’s look.
snowflakes and silver curls
Go all out with a big red bow and curled silver ribbon. The white snowflakes across this wrapping are so pretty!
I love the candy canes standing along the front. The silver-colored mug ties in with all those shiny ribbon curls.
woodland mug and plaid bow
This woodland mug may just be one of my favorites here. The little tree and deer silhouettes look so cute beside the bag of marshmallows.
Use a low brown crate for a similar arrangement, then stand the chocolate bars behind the mug. A red-and-green plaid bow finishes the wrapping.
a tucked-in holiday box
Don’t want to use a traditional basket? No problem!
This open box holds cocoa packets, cookies, candy canes and little jars among brown crinkle filler.
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The red-and-white patterned piece at the front makes it feel extra festive. Try adding a small handwritten date-night note beside your treats.
game night snack box
Who’s picking the game? This box has playing cards, a small game and plenty of snacks, with dice illustrations on the open flaps.
There isn’t any visible cocoa in this setup, but you can borrow the game-night packaging. Swap the canned drinks for cocoa packets and set two mugs beside the box.
green cocoa and bath extras
I love the muted green colors in this box. Peppermint hot cocoa sits beside bath soak, soap and a cream tube, with pinecones and green sprigs around the edges.
This leans more toward a pampering gift than a snack basket. Keep the cocoa sealed and separate from the bath products if you try the same combination.
striped bows and cocoa tubs
If you are looking for something simple to pull together, this one is for you. Cocoa tubs and bags of marshmallows sit in handled containers with oversized striped bows.
The decorated spatulas are a cute addition. Let yours stand at the back so the designs show above the cocoa.
a tray full of toppings
Okay, this is for the topping fans! The tray is packed with cookies, marshmallows, wrapped chocolates and little bowls of colorful extras.
Those snowflake shapes in the middle are so pretty.
This is a serving spread rather than a gift basket. For two people, borrow just a few favorites and arrange them on a smaller tray.
gingerbread latte candles
How adorable are these gingerbread details? These are candles, not drinks, with white whipped-style tops and little brown gingerbread figures.
A candle like this could be a separate extra beside your cocoa basket. Keep it clearly labeled and away from the edible treats.
heart cookies and marshmallow mugs
Don’t want to wrap a basket at all? No problem there!
This setup goes straight to serving, with marshmallow-topped drinks and plates of iced cookies.
I love the tiny red hearts on the icing. Take the same idea down to two mugs and a shared cookie plate for your date night.
snowflake mugs and little skis
This is such a cute winter basket. The matching cream-colored mugs sit on either side of the cocoa jars, with wrapped marshmallow-covered stirrers tucked inside the mugs.
My favorite part is the crossed ski decoration on the wrapping. Try an ornament like this instead of a big bow if you want something a little different.
a snowman jar stack
How sweet is this little snowman? The top jar holds marshmallows while the lower jar holds brown powder, with black button details down the front.
Borrow this packaging idea for your cocoa mix and marshmallows. Don’t forget the red ribbon scarf!
red bows and little lights
I am obsessed with the red bows across the front of this basket. The little globe lights loop around a white mug, a hot chocolate packet and a ribbon-tied box at the back.
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If you want a similar display, place battery-operated lights around the outside of your basket. Those front bows are worth keeping too.
red snowflake mugs
If you’re looking for a hot cocoa date night basket without lots of extra decorations, go with this red-on-red idea. Matching snowflake mugs sit beside a clear marshmallow jar, with cocoa and peppermint bark behind them.
A single red gift bow at the top is all this one needs.
gingerbread from top to bottom
The gingerbread theme is so cute in this basket. There’s a gingerbread figure on the red mug, another on the folded towel and more across the big ribbon bow.
Pick one character or pattern for your own basket if you like this coordinated look. Here, the red container keeps everything together.
a tiny red cocoa bar
Don’t want to go overboard with the treats? This little red cocoa bar keeps things simple with a white tumbler between jars of marshmallows and cocoa.
I love the matching red tags. Add a second cup alongside your version when you’re ready to share.
cookies and cocoa crate
Last but definitely not least, we have this cute cookies-and-cocoa crate. I love the matching gray-and-white mugs with red lettering!
The cookie mix, peppermint spoons and little measuring spoons give you more than just a drink to look forward to.
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Try including a favorite cookie mix if baking together is part of your date-night plan.
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