Make a batch of hot chocolate sticks to keep on hand this winter! Simply melt in a cup of warm milk for a delicious and rich treat! Fun to make and easy to customize! This post contains affiliate links.
You might also like our hot chocolate bombs or snowman hot chocolate bombs!
What is a Hot Chocolate Stick?
The kids and I couldn't help but take a peek at Target's Christmas section a couple of weeks ago. They were finishing up the aisles and had so many fun things! I especially loved the fun foods section with gift boxes, cookie mixes, and holiday candy.
It had been a long day of school and dental cleanings and we still had to pick up a birthday gift for a friend before heading home. I told the kids that they could pick out something fun to have as an after dinner treat.
That's when we found a variety of flavors of hot chocolate sticks, how fun!
We grabbed 6, and as I was checking out and walking to the car it dawned on me that I had just spent $6 on something that I could have easily make for a fraction of the price.
You can add them to a cup of hot milk, or EVEN BETTER, add them to a mug of hot chocolate to really take it up a notch! Talk about a rich and creamy mug of hot chocolate that can be customized by adding different flavored hot chocolate sticks!
Hot Chocolate on a Stick Recipe
gluesticksblog.com
Makes 6 Hot Chocolate Sticks
Ingredients:
1 c. of melting chocolates or chocolate chips
3 T. powdered sugar
8 drops flavoring oil (optional)
toppings (peppermint candy, semi-sweet chocolate chips, freeze dried marshmallows, etc.)
Add flavoring oil.
Stir in powdered sugar.
Mix until smooth.
Spoon mixture into a mini muffin pan or ice cube tray, filling each cup about ½ to ⅔ full. Add a popsicle stick and top with crushed candy canes, oreo crumbs, chocolate chips, or sprinkles!
Thuzzie from Mug Spot says
These hot chocolate sticks are such a fun and cozy winter idea — I love the peppermint variation especially! I’ve been putting together some holiday gifts and just added your recipe to my list. I recently designed a “Donut Worry, It’s Christmas!” mug that would pair perfectly with these as a cute little gift set. Thanks so much for sharing — your tutorials are always so easy to follow!
Brandy says
So glad to hear this!
CP says
Could I mix these into hot water rather than milk?
Brandy says
Hi Claire! They need to be mixed with milk to for the creamy consistency of hot cocoa.
Michelle says
What’s the beat way to store these for later use?
Brandy says
Hi! I just stored these in an airtight container. You could also place them in little baggies. Hope that helps!
Missy says
Hi! I just tried making these and when I went to add the powered sugar the melty chocolate stiffened up really fast! I followed the directions but opted out of adding any flavering oil.... Advice??
Brandy says
Hi Missy! That is really strange because unless you added something cold, it (the chocolate) should have stayed melted for a bit longer. I’m stumped!
Madonna says
I think I will buy some Dollar Store cheap cups and melt the choc in them and add the stick or a spoon. Cute idea for grandkids.
Christine says
Such a cute idea! Love it!
The Freshman Cook says
Cute, Cute, Cute! Perfect little treats, that everyone would love! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate it!
Nermin says
Does the mini muffin baking pan need to be oiled or prepped in anyway?
Thanks
Brandy says
Hi Nermin! We didn't prepare them at all, and since I think it's a teflon pan, they came right out. If yours isn't a nonstick pan I'm sure a bit of nonstick spray would help. A mini silicone muffin pan would be idea!
Ana Lucia Vindas says
Do I still use sugar for semi sweet melting chocolate and white chocolate?
Brandy says
Yes
Leslie says
Oh, these are so festive and pretty! Pinned so I can try them this holiday season. I make Mexican hot chocolate that is spicy-sweet. These sticks would be such a treat paired with my cocoa. You can check out my cocoa recipe here. http://onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.com/tasty-tuesday-mexican-hot-chocolate/
Shanice Bannis says
This looks soo yummy! Cant wait to try it out!
Natalie says
What a great idea! They are so cute - and your images are wonderful 🙂
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Come to next weeks Thanksgiving party on Tuesday at 8:00 am, CST, see you then!
Miz Helen
Barrie says
This is a great gift for kids to help make, I think- and your wrapping is super cute!
Brandy says
Thanks so much!
Sharon Chadwick says
Will be making these for our annual Gingerbread House Party party favors. Thank you for sharing.
CJ Huang says
This looks like so much fun! And they'd make great gifts as well. 🙂
satrntgr says
How fun!! What a great gift idea for friends. I can just have a mug, an envelope of hot chocolate and some of these - I love it!
Organized 31 says
What a fun entertaining and gift giving idea. Congrats, you're featured this week at the This Is How We Roll Link Party.
alifeinpracticeblog.com says
Oh my gosh these sound gorgeous, my son would love these! Thansk for sharing an awesome idea! #smallvictoriessundaylinkup
Miz Helen says
Your Hot Chocolate Sticks are just awesome, I can't wait to make these! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
Hena Tayeb says
wow these are so cute.. great idea.
Leanna says
This is a super cute idea. Pinned.
Sophie says
Love Love thie idea !! Will make these for sure !
Sara L. says
I have been looking for a quick and easy way to make these and this is perfect!!
Julie @ Logger's Wife says
This is a really awesome idea. I might make some for Christmas gifts...and some for myself! 😉 Pinning for later. #ThisIsHowWeRoll
annacrrll says
This is such a cute idea! I will definitely be giving this a try this upcoming holiday season!
thefirsttastekc says
This is the cutest idea ever! Pinning for later!
Mother of 3 says
These are SO cute! What a great idea. I used to make coffee stirring spoons with actual spoons from discount stores but I love the idea of a simple Popsicle stick. It would make a wonderful gift addition at Christmas time too. Pinned.