Set Up A Hot Cocoa Bar

Classic Hot Chocolate

7 c. milk
1 lb. bittersweet chocolate
1 c. heavy cream
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Winter-White Hot Chocolate

7 c. milk
1 lb. white chocolate
1 c. heavy cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
sugar

For either variation, bring 7 cups of milk to a simmer in a small pan over low heat, then whisk in the remaining ingredients.

Great list of Hot Chocolate Mix ins include:

• Hot Cocoa (mix, packets, K-cups)
• Marshmallows (mini, Mallow Bits, peppermint, french vanilla, sugar cookie, caramel – any variety!)
• Chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips, butterscotch, peanut butter)
• Candy canes – whole for stirring, crushed for srpinkles
• Caramel – sauce or Kraft Caramel Bits
• PEEPS Marshmallows (they are an adorable hot cocoa topper!)
• Toffee Bits
• Cookies – Pepperidge Farm Pirouettes are a nice choice
• Pretzel rods
• Cinnamon
• Finely chopped nuts
• Ovation Chocolate Sticks
• Whipped Cream
• Flavored syrup
• Chocolate syrup
• Sprinkles
• Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua or other favorite spirits
• Pretty straws or spoons
• Mugs
• To go coffee cups (not with the adult hot chocolates please!)
• Tea, Coffee or Cider are nice options to have

Now that you have everything together you simply set out your favorite hot cocoa and fixings, mugs, and a way to heat up your milk or water, and let your guests create their own, delicious, custom drink creations!