Set Up a Holiday Hot Chocolate Bar

During the winter offer guests an alternate sundae station by creating a hot chocolate bar. Set out toppings like whipped cream, chocolate chips and peppermints so they can create the ultimate holiday treat.

Hot Chocolate With Toppings

During the winter, offer guests an alternate sundae station by creating a hot chocolate bar. Set out toppings like whipped cream, chocolate chips and peppermints, so they can create the ultimate holiday treat.

Photo by: Wynn Myers

Wynn Myers

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Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Hot Chocolate Bar

When nestled inside a green cypress garland, a wooden crate becomes a charming rustic display for white ceramic cocoa mugs.

Photo by: Wynn Myers

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Toppings

butterscotch chips
semisweet chocolate chips
peppermint melts or candy canes
whipped cream
sprinkles

chocolate syrup
regular marshmallows
peppermint marshmallows
optional: peppermint schnapps or amaretto, for spiking

Holiday Party Cocoa Bar

An antique toolbox houses the toppings for a make-your-own cocoa bar. And a simple strand of white lights is an easy way to make any modern room feel instantly festive.

Photo by: Wynn Myers

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Instructions

1: Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until barely simmering.

2: Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate.

3: Whisk mixture until chocolate is melted, then add vanilla and whisk to combine.

4: Transfer to an insulated thermos or carafe and place on hot chocolate bar with 4 mugs.

5: Transfer all topping ingredients to individual serving bowls, and place next to hot cocoa on bar.

6: If desired, place bottles of peppermint schnapps or amaretto on bar.

7: Invite guests to build their ultimate hot chocolate treat using their favorite ingredients.

A cocoa bar is a fun and easy way to give guests an icebreaking activity and something warm to sip on before the meal begins.

Wynn Myers

Toppings like whipped cream, butterscotch, chocolate chips and peppermints transform ordinary hot chocolate into a delightful Christmas treat.

Wynn Myers

Hot Chocolate Bar

A cocoa bar is a fun and easy way to give guests an icebreaking activity and something warm to sip on before the meal begins.

Photo By: Wynn Myers

Couple With Hot Chocolate

Toppings like whipped cream, butterscotch, chocolate chips and peppermints transform ordinary hot chocolate into a delightful Christmas treat.

Photo By: Wynn Myers