Temperatures are dropping and the snow is falling, it’s hot chocolate time!
Everyone has their favorite way to enjoy a mug of hot cocoa and when hosting small gatherings this winter, set up a hot chocolate bar for friends and family.
Toppings for your bar
- marshmallows
- toffee bits
- coarse sea salt
- mini chocolate chips
- chocolate spoons
- caramel spoons
- marshmallow sticks
- crushed peppermints
- candy canes or peppermint sticks
- whoppers
- chocolate truffles
- Pirouette cookies
- whipped cream
- dark chocolate syrup
- caramel sauce
Use whimsical little jars and containers to display toppings, candies and syrup. Don’t forget the whimsical straws!
You’ll find our delicious peppermint hot chocolate recipe here. When preparing your chocolate bar, leave out the peppermint extract.

For those of legal drinking age,
Green Chartreuse or Ancho Reyes are great additions to Hot Chocolate