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Need a Theme for your next party? Hot Chocolate Bar with some cookies, fruitcake and hot chocolate bar. A Hot Chocolate Bar is a perfect themed party when the weather gets cold. Learn how to put a hot chocolate bar together in these simple steps.
Hot Chocolate Bar Key Takeaways
Spreading holiday cheer with your family and friends is fun! You can create a Hot Chocolate Bar with anything you want. If you like your hot chocolate with peppermint, Baileys, Lindt chocolate truffles and more, it is easy to do. Giving your guests options will make for a fun night.
The four most popular types of chocolate bar are: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate and semisweet. It’s also important to distinguish between chocolate bars and chocolate candies, which are generally much sweeter. Grouping your ingredients by the sweetness helps your guests make their decisions easier.
Essentials First
You will need some paper goods, trays, and a slow cooker to start. Pick an area with easy access so that your guests can start with their cup of hot chocolate and move around easily filling their cups. Here are some suggestions:
Setting Up
Using Mason jars is an easy way to get a large variety of goodies organized nicely. Use the Red and White Cord to wrap the neck of the jars. You can easily attach the labels by putting a small hole in the label and tying on with the cord. Making labels on your computer and printing them out is another great way to identify. Fill the mason jars just enough so that you can place the lid on them before your guests arrive. Preparing ahead of time will allow you to spend more time with your guests. A good sign is helpful and sets the designated space for your bar. Add wooden spoons or teaspoons for an easy way to take out a serving size. I use a variety of different sizes of mason jars. The bigger size holds large marshmallows. Toffee fits in the smaller ones.
Ingredients
Here is where the fun begins. The possibilities are endless for the number of different types of ingredients. Some suggestions:
Questions and Answers
- Will the milk curdle? No, the milk will not curdle since you are heating all the ingredients slowly and all at once.
- Can you use milk instead of cream? Yes, it just won’t be as rich and creamy.
Recipe
Courtesy of Delish
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 c. cocoa powder
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 6 c. whole milk
- Mini marshmallows, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1. Combine all ingredients except marshmallows in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Step 2. Cook, covered, until everything is melted, stirring occasionally, 2 hours on LOW.
- Step 3. Ten minutes before serving, add marshmallows and let them get melty.
- Step 4. Garnish with more mini marshmallows, if desired.