Nothing finishes off a cup of white hot chocolate better than one of these darling polar bear marshmallows. Easy to make and so fun for kids. I’ve also included a recipe for our white hot chocolate.
We've been on a hot chocolate kick recently---myself especially. I found two different Starbuck's cocoa K-cups and packets that I really like and treat myself to a cup at night for dessert, or mid-afternoon while the kids are in school. Don't worry, the kids have cocoa too--but they like the cheap stuff loaded with marshmallows. Everyone likes regular hot chocolate but why not make it something special!
Speaking of marshmallows, let's go back to what we did with those jumbo ones that found their way into our shopping cart...POLAR BEAR MARSHMALLOWS! I die. These are inspired by the ones made on Mom Endeavors. Instead of using white chocolate to hold them together I used the stickiness of the marshmallows. So easy!
How to make Polar Bear Marshmallows
The only thing we used to hold the marshmallows together is the stickiness of the marshmallow. No frosting or any other type of food "glue". They turned out so cute and the kids went crazy for them. Don't expect these guys to melt very quickly in a cup of hot chocolate because they won't. Instead, they'll bob around for a while looking all adorable.
Ingredients:
1 giant marshmallow
1 jumbo marshmallow
1 miniature marshmallow
1 chocolate candy
2 candy eyes
- Cut giant marshmallow in half.
- Cut jumbo marshmallow into thirds. Discard top and bottom piece, leaving only the middle piece that is sticky on both sides.
- Cut miniature marshmallow in half.
- Place the giant marshmallow sticky side up on a flat surface.
- Add the jumbo marshmallow piece to the center.
- Add chocolate candy nose.
- Add candy eyes.
- Add mini marshmallow ears, sticky side down.
- Since marshmallows are sticky when cut open, everything should adhere easily!
White Hot Chocolate With Polar Bear Marshmallows
Ingredients
Polar Bear Marshmallows
- 4 giant marshmallows
- 4 jumbo marshmallows
- 4 miniature marshmallows
- 4 chocolate candies
- 8 candy eyes
Hot Chocolate
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Polar Bear Marshmallows
- Cut giant marshmallow in half.
- Cut jumbo marshmallow into thirds. Discard top and bottom piece, leaving only the middle piece that is sticky on both sides.
- Cut miniature marshmallow in half.
- Place the giant marshmallow sticky side up on a flat surface.
- Add the jumbo marshmallow piece to the center.
- Add chocolate candy nose.
- Add candy eyes.
- Add mini marshmallow ears, sticky side down.
Hot Chocolate
- Heat ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture begins to steam.
- Heat just until hot, then serve.
- Add whipped cream and top with marshmallows.
Notes
Nutrition
If you love hot chocolate recipes make sure to check out these too!
Hot Chocolate Sticks: 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!
Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa: My husband makes the best hot cocoa. Our kids call it “Santa’s favorite”. And…it is. We like it as much, if not better, than Starbucks. That’s saying a lot because I am a huge Starbucks hot cocoa fan!
Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe: 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.
Brandy says
Hi everyone! Brandy here, and these marshmallow bears are so cute and fun. They'd be great on their own, but are even better in hot chocolate.
Debrashoppeno5 says
The little polar bears are so adorable. Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party.
Kippi says
These are wonderful. I love the polar bear marshmallows. I just posted a hot cocoa bar tour on my blog and these would be so fun to add. Happy Thanksgiving, Kippi
Tru says
If this isn't one of the cutest things I have seen! Love it and the kiddos will too!!! Happy Holidays to All!
Miz Helen says
I love the Polar Bear Hot Chocolate! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us soon!
Miz Helen