The Ultimate Hot Chocolate Bar
Set up a cozy hot chocolate station for your family to enjoy on a chilly evening.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing quite like a steaming mug of hot cocoa when the weather turns cold. Hosting a hot chocolate bar is such a fun way to bring people together, and it always feels like a special treat for kids and adults alike.
My best tip is to use a slow cooker to keep your cocoa warm throughout the party. It saves you from having to run back and forth to the stove so you can spend more time enjoying the fun with your guests.
🧺 Ingredients
- 8 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or chips
- Peppermint sticks or crushed candy canes
- Caramel sauce
- Cinnamon sticks
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Whisk the milk, cream, cocoa powder, and sugar together in a large pot or slow cooker until smooth.
- 2
Heat the mixture over medium heat on the stove, or set your slow cooker to low, until it is hot and steaming.
- 3
Stir in the vanilla extract just before serving.
- 4
Set up a station with mugs, the hot cocoa, and bowls filled with your favorite toppings.
- 5
Let your guests customize their own mugs with as many toppings as they like.
💡 Tips
Store any leftover cocoa in the fridge and reheat it gently on the stove. You can also offer a small jar of coffee liqueur for the adults to stir into their mugs for an extra kick.
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