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A festive hot chocolate bar setup with a rustic wooden table, featuring mugs of rich, frothy hot chocolate, an assortment of toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, peppermint sticks, and chocolates, decorated with holiday ornaments and cozy blankets in the background, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Easy Hot Chocolate Bar for Festive Parties

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A warm, indulgent hot chocolate made with rich cocoa and topped with whipped cream and festive toppings, perfect for holiday celebrations.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup high-quality cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint sticks, chocolate shavings, and sprinkles for toppings

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
  2. Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully dissolved and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream and an assortment of toppings.

Notes

  • For a non-dairy version, substitute almond or oat milk.
  • For a richer flavor, add a few squares of chocolate to the mixture while heating.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://hollywood-recipes.com/easy-hot-chocolate-bar-for-festive-parties-1/

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