Wednesday, December 13, 2017

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!

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