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February 17, 2017 By Brandy 35 Comments

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Polar Bear Marshmallows And White Hot Chocolate

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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.

Make this white hot chocolate recipe with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Then top it off with an adorable polar bear marshmallow for one impressive cup of hot chocolate!
Milk, half and half, white chocolate chips, and vanilla combine to create this sweet hot chocolate recipe. Top it with a polar bear marshmallow for a drink that is as fun to make as it is to eat! We found these JUMBO marshmallows at our local grocery store and my first thought was, “Those are absolutely ridiculous. Who would buy those?” Right as I was finishing up that thought my kids asked if we could buy them. So my question was answered. Moms with kids would buy those, and so a package ended up coming home with us.

Make this white hot chocolate recipe with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Then top it off with an adorable polar bear marshmallow for one impressive cup of 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!

Make this white hot chocolate recipe with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Then top it off with an adorable polar bear marshmallow for one impressive cup of hot chocolate!

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!

Make this white hot chocolate recipe with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Then top it off with an adorable polar bear marshmallow for one impressive cup of hot chocolate!

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

Make this white hot chocolate recipe with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Then top it off with an adorable polar bear marshmallow for one impressive cup of hot chocolate!
  • 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.
Make this white hot chocolate recipe with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Then top it off with an adorable polar bear marshmallow for one impressive cup of hot chocolate!
  • 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!

 

Make this white hot chocolate recipe with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Then top it off with an adorable polar bear marshmallow for one impressive cup of hot chocolate!

White Hot Chocolate With Polar Bear Marshmallows

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.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 413kcal

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

Serving size is one marshmallow and 3/4 c. hot chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal

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.

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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!

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  1. June Rostad says

    February 18, 2017 at 9:14 am

    Came over from Dare to Share. Bears are so darned cute!! How long do they last before “melting”? (Or does the whipped cream keep them “alive”?)

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      February 18, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Hi June! They last a little while since they are made using a jumbo marshmallow 🙂

      Reply
  2. Leanna says

    February 18, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    This idea is adorable. Pinning.

    Thank you for the inspiration

    Reply
  3. SuziesView (@SuziesView) says

    February 19, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    wow that is way to cute. I love it. And yummy looking as well. Fantastic! Happy to find your blog via Meet up Monday!

    Reply
  4. Intrepid Bebe says

    February 20, 2017 at 5:53 am

    Such a simple but brilliant idea

    Reply
  5. Maisy says

    February 21, 2017 at 2:59 am

    Awww what a cute idea!! (though I don’t think I’d have the patience to prepare each mug with a polar bear marshmallow…) but this is great to make for somebody else, like your daughter, boyfriend or best friend! 🙂

    Thanks for sharing!

    *Maisy

    Reply
  6. Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says

    February 21, 2017 at 10:35 am

    So happy I came across this. We are having a party for my daughter and her friends this up coming weekend and this is so perfect for her guests!! Thank you!!

    Reply
  7. Cristina says

    February 21, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Oh this is so cute!

    Reply
  8. jollyandhappy says

    February 21, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    So adorable!!

    Reply
  9. themondaybox says

    February 21, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    This is the most adorable hot chocolate I have ever seen! I just sent a bear themed care package and these marshmallows would have been perfect. Pinning so that I remember for next time. In the meantime, I need an adorable hot chocolate myself!

    Reply
  10. Jerri says

    February 22, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    I love white hot chocolate, and your marshmallow polar bear makes it so fun! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.

    Reply
  11. Laurie says

    February 23, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Brandy, This is soooooo adorable! Sad that the weather has turned so warm, but I’m sure winter is not quite over yet . . . I want to make this for my son. I know he’d love it! Thanks for sharing your posts with us at Brag About It this week. This is so adorable, I’m going to feature it at the next party. Hope you can join us!

    Reply
  12. Colleen says

    February 24, 2017 at 4:22 am

    These are just way too cute…I’m not sure I would be able to handle making them “disappear!”

    Reply
  13. barriebismark says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:19 am

    So cute! My three kids would love this for a cold Minnesota day!
    #trafficjamweekend

    Reply
  14. Beverly says

    February 25, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    Your hot chocolate is adorable. I would not want to drink it.
    Thanks for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Hope you come back next week so I can stop by again.
    Bev

    Reply
  15. Miz Helen says

    February 28, 2017 at 7:00 am

    What a great cup of Hot Chocolate, it is adorable. We always love your recipes at Full Plate Thursday, thanks so much for sharing them with us!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  16. Mother of 3 says

    January 6, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    My middle son drinks white hot cocoa every morning; he calls it his “coffee.” These polar bear marshmallows are adorable.

    Reply
  17. Christine says

    January 7, 2018 at 4:32 am

    I just think this is the cutest!

    Reply
  18. Cathy Kennedy says

    January 8, 2018 at 3:58 am

    Brandy,

    Super cute and yummy looing! I’m sharing your cleverness!! Happy Monday to you!

    Reply
  19. Jelica says

    January 8, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    Aaaaa – those polar bears are soooo adorable! Makes drinking a hot cup of white hot chocolate all the more enjoyable 🙂

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    January 8, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    The polar bear marshmallows are the cutest things I’ve ever seen.

    Reply
  21. Audrey says

    January 9, 2018 at 11:51 am

    These are just too stinking cute! Sharing in ALL the places.

    Reply
  22. Nicole says

    January 12, 2018 at 7:37 am

    That polar bear marshmallow is the cutest thing! Pinning this for next time we make hot chocolate with the kids. Thank you for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty this week!

    Reply
  23. Elaine says

    January 12, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Thank you so much for linking up. Your post was totally adorable and I want to make them with my daughter. Yours will be featured at The Saturday Blog Link party at sunnysimplelife.com.

    Reply
  24. Miz Helen says

    January 14, 2018 at 10:23 am

    This is a perfect day for hot chocolate with one of your adorable Polar Bear Marshmallows! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great day and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  25. Angelina says

    January 16, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    How adorable! I love this! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things!

    Reply
  26. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    November 6, 2018 at 10:39 am

    The marshmallows are so adorable!

    Reply
  27. Bridget | Confessions of Parenting says

    November 6, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    I love the season of hot chocolate. These look amazing!

    Reply
  28. Hayley says

    November 7, 2018 at 4:27 am

    They are just adorable, I wouldn’t want to drink it lol! #YourWhimsWednesday

    Reply
  29. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    November 9, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I love these marshmallows!! Pinned –

    Reply
  30. indah nuria says

    November 12, 2018 at 4:19 am

    Those jumbo bear are super cute! Wait until my kids see it!

    Reply
  31. Miz Helen says

    November 12, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    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

    Reply
  32. Tru says

    November 14, 2018 at 7:08 am

    If this isn’t one of the cutest things I have seen! Love it and the kiddos will too!!! Happy Holidays to All!

    Reply
  33. Kippi says

    November 14, 2018 at 11:46 am

    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

    Reply
  34. Debrashoppeno5 says

    November 14, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    The little polar bears are so adorable. Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party.

    Reply

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