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Published: Jan 8, 2023 by Melanie Jameson

Easy Hot Chocolate Bar!

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Hot Chocolate Bar

Hi Everyone! Today I'm going to share with you my easy hot chocolate bar setup that I recently did for my friend's winter themed baby shower. Now that those dreaded winter months are upon us, a hot cocoa bar is the perfect addition to any event you may be throwing! Read on to see all of my hot chocolate bar ideas- you can make it as simple or as extravagant as you'd like!

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Ingredient List

The sky is the limit when it comes to what can go on hot cocoa. I chose to keep mine relatively simple because I wanted people to actually eat what I put out, but here are some ideas for hot cocoa and toppings!

  • hot cocoa- multiple flavors! I personally like at least a dark chocolate and milk chocolate option, but there are also spicy chocolate flavors, peppermint chocolate, caramel chocolate, etc
  • hot water or hot milk- using milk will make it much creamier
  • marshmallows (different shapes are fun)! I picked up these snowmen and snowflake ones at Sur La Table
  • candy canes (crushed or whole)
  • stir sticks- I dipped mine in white chocolate and crushed up candy canes
  • gingerbread cookie mug huggers- check out our tutorial here! Sugar cookies would also be cute in a different season!
  • whipped cream
  • edible sprinkles in the colors of your choice
Hot chocolate bar ideas for toppings

Supplies for the hot cocoa bar

Here is a list of supplies ideas for the hot chocolate bar- again, this can be simplified if needed!

  • hot water dispenser
  • stovetop kettle- this is what I used since I had access to my stovetop!
  • canisters or bowls for the hot cocoa and whipped cream
  • serving platters or trays for the marshmallows, candy canes, stir sticks and cookies
  • serving utensils- I used these super cute mini shovels from Hobby Lobby for the hot cocoa!
  • mugs
  • stir sticks
  • napkins
hot cocoa bar

Decor

This hot chocolate bar will work for any season! Since the shower I threw was a winter theme (and before Christmas) I incorporated Christmas decor into the hot cocoa bar. But here is a list of ideas to choose from for whatever season you are planning for:

  • mini Christmas trees (flocked ones are super cute!)
  • white, silver, or gold Christmas decorative objects like snowflakes, trees, neutral ornaments, etc
  • pinecones
  • fresh garland/greenery
  • themed mugs- I had a few santa mugs on our display
  • hot cocoa bar menu with a list of toppings and choices
  • white serving trays/bowls and mugs- I chose to do this to go with our winter theme!
  • burlap runner
  • fall colored leaves
  • mini pumpkins
  • mini hay bale
  • candles
  • fairy lights
  • lanterns
Hot chocolate bar ideas

Final Thoughts

That is really all there is to a hot cocoa bar! I had such a fun time putting mine together and I hope that you do too! Please let me know about yours in the comments below!

xoxo,

Melanie

Hot cocoa

Easy Hot Chocolate Bar

This easy hot cocoa bar is the perfect to addition to any event! Read on for hot chocolate bar ideas and tips!
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Prep Time 30 mins
Course Dessert, Snack

Equipment

  • hot liquid dispenser or stove top kettle
  • Serving Trays
  • Serving Bowls
  • Serving utensils
  • Stir Sticks
  • Napkins
  • mugs

Ingredients
  

  • Hot Cocoa at least two different flavors (milk chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel chocolate, peppermint chocolate, spicy chocolate, etc)
  • Marshmallows different shapes, colors, sizes!
  • Whipped Cream
  • Sprinkles in any desired color
  • hot water or hot milk milk will make the hot cocoa creamier
  • candy canes whole or crushed
  • white chocolate covered stir sticks bonus: coat them in crushed candy canes!
  • mug huggers gingerbread cookies or sugar cookies!

Instructions
 

  • place all of the ingredients in their respective serving trays/bowls
  • heat milk or water in the kettle and (optional) transfer it to the hot liquid dispenser
  • fill each mug with hot water/milk, and add desired toppings
  • enjoy!
Keyword hot chocolate, hot cocoa
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