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    Home » Holidays » Christmas

    Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe and Mini Cocoa Bar

    January 2, 2012 By Brandy 18 Comments

    It is really easy to make your own hot cocoa mix. Store in a cute container and use in this mini hot cocoa bar for delicious hot cocoa all winter long.

    assembled hot cocoa serving tray
     This little chocolate bar has been so much fun! And with 3 kids using it....messy too! It's a great incentive for them to finish their dinner every night because a delicious cup of homemade cocoa is waiting for them!
    blue wooden tray with cocoa mix and chocolate spoons
    Simply set out a jar of your favorite hot cocoa mix. We used a homemade one that is really easy to make!

    Hot Cocoa Mix:

    5 ½ c. powdered milk
    2 ½ c. powdered sugar
    1 ¼ c. baking cocoa
    1 c. dry nondairy creamer
    Mix and store in an airtight container. To serve mix 1 c. boiling water with ⅓ c. dry mix.
    candy jars filled with chocolate chips and marshmallows and peppermint candy
    Now for the fun toppings!
    Chocolate chips, broken candy canes, and micro marshmallows. Not mini...micro. They are so tiny and fun! My friend got us a bag of these from a local Amish market. They are perfect for cocoa!
    two chocolate covered spoons with sprinkles
    Chocolate dipped spoons.
    These are super easy to make. I use the big bars of melting  Ghirardelli chocolate that you can get at Sam's Club. I dip the spoons so that both the front and back are covered, and then dip them again, scooping up the chocolate into the spoon so that the bowl of the spoon is full. Then I lay them on waxed paper, add sprinkles and let dry.
    assembled hot cocoa serving tray
    The kids crack me up when they put their cocoa together. They don't just use one topping, they usually feel the need to use a little of ALL of them. Peppermint, Chocolate Chip and Marshmallow Cocoa. I love how the "less is more" approach rarely applies to children, haha!
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Save On Everything says

      January 20, 2014 at 6:32 am

      Hi Brandy:
      This is such a cute idea! Thought we'd let you know that we featured it on a recent blog post - Thanks!

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      Reply
      • Brandy says

        January 20, 2014 at 10:24 pm

        Thank you so much! What an honor! Have a wonderful week,
        Brandy

        Reply
    2. rita0830 says

      November 24, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      So creative and pretty! If you get a chance, please link up to my link party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/11/sunday-linky-36.html

      Reply
    3. Kristen Turner says

      February 18, 2012 at 8:56 pm

      very cute idea! may have to do this next year with the fam. thanks for the inspiration 🙂

      Reply
    4. William J.Riehle says

      February 11, 2012 at 1:02 am

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    5. the momma (aka Shannon) says

      January 23, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      so cool! we're hardcore hot chocolate addicts around here...my kiddos would flip over this!!
      thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Eventlookforless says

      January 18, 2012 at 4:43 am

      These will make great centerpieces for a winter wedding. Too cute.

      Reply
    7. Janet Brown says

      January 12, 2012 at 9:29 pm

      I love this! I've been making my cocoa and loving the excuse of the cold weather to enjoy it. I wrote about too; couldn't help but share.

      Reply
    8. Sky says

      January 12, 2012 at 7:27 am

      What a phenomenal idea- my boys would love this! I'm kicking myself right now for not keeping in better touch with you- your blog is awesome! Hope you have a great rest of the week 🙂

      Reply
    9. Coley says

      January 07, 2012 at 3:34 pm

      I love this idea. Such a cute, interactive centerpiece 😉

      Reply
    10. Carolyn says

      January 05, 2012 at 6:28 pm

      Love your hot cocoa bar! So sweet! If you have a moment, I would be thrilled if you shared this on my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would love it.
      http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2012/01/inspiration-board-link-party-31.html
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    11. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      January 04, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      We had a hot cocoa party right before Christmas. All the kids were insistent on putting some of every.single.topping in their hot chocolate. It totally cracked me up!

      Reply
    12. Jessica says

      January 02, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      What an adorable idea!

      Reply
    13. Alexandriaweb says

      January 02, 2012 at 5:43 pm

      Ha that is such a cute idea 🙂

      Reply
    14. Kelsey says

      January 02, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      This is such a great idea! I may just use it at my girls birthday party at the end of the month 🙂

      Reply
    15. Marsha says

      January 02, 2012 at 7:03 am

      I'm ready for some cocoa! Looks great!

      Reply
    16. Tonii says

      January 02, 2012 at 5:32 am

      That just might be the cutest thing ever! If I didn't know my little ones would eat it all in one sitting I would make one myself! Thank you so much for sharing!!

      Reply
    17. LeighAnn says

      January 02, 2012 at 5:07 am

      Beautiful photos!

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