Cozy up to a hot-chocolate bar

By Jennifer Fujita on November 26th, 2023
Hot Chocolate Bar Ideas 600

Come inside, friends, take off your coats, and leave your boots by the door. We’ve got hot-chocolate bar setup ideas and recipes that will chase away that winter chill. Simply grab a mug, fill with one of our delicious cocoas, add your favourite mix-ins and sprinkle with fanciful toppings. The combinations are endless—so you can make your cup of chocolate cheer as unique as a winter snowflake.

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Hot Chocolate Bar Ideas 600

Traditional hot chocolate recipe

Milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and salt combine to create a cup of creamy goodness.

White hot chocolate recipe

This homemade snowy-white delight is a nice twist on traditional hot cocoa.
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Hot chocolate bar mix-in and topping ideas

  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles
  • Crushed candy canes
  • Mini M&M’S®
  • Toffee bits
  • Chocolate, vanilla and butterscotch chips
  • All kinds of marshmallows (obviously)
  • Peppermint ice cream
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Ground nutmeg or cinnamon
  • Hot fudge or caramel sauce
  • Various liqueurs or schnapps (for the adults)
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About Jennifer Fujita

Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Artistic style: Easy peasy
Inspiration: A family of good cooks and big eaters!
Happy place: Cooking in my kitchen with the music blaring.
Favourite project or work of art: Any art you can eat