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Hot Chocolate Bar for the Holidays

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Indulge in the ultimate winter treat! Create a cozy hot chocolate bar that will warm hearts and delight taste buds. From rich flavors to festive toppings, discover the secret to a crowd-pleasing holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Bake Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Christmas Baking - Breakfast
Cuisine Christmas
Servings 1

Equipment

Mini Whisk
Whisk Spatula
Spatula
Hot Cocoa Bar
Hot Cocoa Tags
Hot Cocoa Tier
Hot Cocoa Scoop

Ingredients
 

HOT COCOA BAR

  • 1 jar cocoa
  • 1 jar Marshmallows (Mini and Snowflakes)
  • 1 jar candy canes

Looking to walk down memory lane? Try this THICK PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE!

  • 2.15 oz (60 g) milk (Used whole milk)
  • 1 tsp (2 g) corn starch
  • 6.70 oz (190 g) milk (Used whole milk)
  • 0.71 oz (20 g) peppermint cocoa
  • 3.52 oz (100 g) dark chocolate chips (Used Barry Callebaut Dark Chocolate 54.5%)
  • peppermint candy cane, peppermint and snowflake marshmallows (To decorate)

Instructions
 

HOT COCOA BAR SET-UP

  • CHOOSE A TRAY FOR DISPLAY. Especially if you need your Hot Cocoa Bar to be mobile, I would suggest to place the jars on a tray. My wooden tray and jars comes from Etsy (link).
  • GET LABELS. Labeling is not necessary but yet super fun and can dress up your plain jars. My labels come from Etsy (link).
  • JAR 1 COCOA. Add your favorite cocoa such as peppermint, mocha, caramel or even habanero!
  • JAR 2 MARSHMALLOW. Add your favorite ones such as mini, peppermint, cinnamon and even gluten free!
  • JAR 3 CANDY CANE. Add mini one with original peppermint flavors or cinnamon!
  • You can also add a few accents on your hot chocolate bar. I have added another Etsy shop (link).

Looking to walk down memory lane? Try this THICK PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE!

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and cornstarch. Set aside.
    2.15 oz milk, 1 tsp corn starch
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the milk on medium low until it starts boiling. Keep on whisking so that the milk does not burn.
    6.70 oz milk
  • As soon as it begins to boil, add the milk/cornstarch mixture, then the peppermint cocoa. Continue to whisk until combined.
    0.71 oz peppermint cocoa
  • Add the dark chocolate chips and let it cook for 3 minutes. Take it out from the heat as it will thicken as it cools down.
    3.52 oz dark chocolate chips
  • Serve with peppermint marshmallows and candy cane. Bon Appétit & Happy Holidays!
    peppermint candy cane, peppermint and snowflake marshmallows

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Special Notes

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Hot Chocolate Bar for the Holidays
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 34g213%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 31mg10%
Sodium 217mg9%
Potassium 1028mg29%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 48g53%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 417IU8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 615mg62%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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