Recipes

DIY Hot Cocoa Bar

Posted by The Dream Dinners Team on

Nothing says holiday cheer better than a warm mug of hot chocolate.

Are you entertaining, having a family movie night, or craving a cup of hot cocoa after playing in the slow all day? We have you covered with this fabulous hot cocoa bar!

Choosing a hot chocolate recipe. There are endless options for choosing a hot chocolate recipe. We went ahead and tested this recipe out for you, and it’s DELICIOUS! Try cooking this in your crockpot or splitting the recipe into thirds and using a triple crockpot like this one to enjoy white, milk, and dark hot chocolate by switching out your chocolate chips.

Hot chocolate add-ins and toppings. Some of our favorite add-ins include caramel bites, peppermint candy canes, fun marshmallows like these, coconut flakes, cayenne powder, cinnamon powder, lavender buds, or Bailey’s Irish Cream for the grown-ups. To top it off, use sprinkles, chocolate or caramel drizzle, crushed peppermint, and homemade whipped cream. Yum!

Must have combos. Try something new this year!

  • Lavender White – Add ¼ tsp of lavender buds to a cup of white hot chocolate.
  • Aztec – Add ¼ tsp cinnamon and a tiny pinch of cayenne powder to a cup of dark hot chocolate.
  • Adults Only Irish – Add 2 oz of Baily’s Irish Cream to a cup of milk hot chocolate.

There are so many yummy hot chocolate combinations to try! We would love to see your favorite. Share with us your hot chocolate bar and keep the cheer going this Holiday Season.