Hot Chocolate Bar

Good morning! First of all, thank you for the encouraging words from those who saw my last post. I hope you're enjoying your Monday, especially if you have the day off! Seth has to work, so I'm hunkering down for the day. Getting projects done and trying to stay warm.

Since I'm so behind, there's a lot I haven't shared from the holidays. So I thought I'd start off with this hot chocolate bar I put together on Christmas. This would also be fun to put together for Valentine's Day, or just a weekend treat! It's so easy to put together, and you can get creative with your mix-ins.

I drink more than my fair share of hot chocolate during the cold months, but flavorful mix-ins make it extra sweet. (pun fully intended)

I probably had 4-5 cups. I had to try all of the flavors, ok? Don't judge me.

First step: go to the store and get your supplies. Whatever you think might be good mixed into hot chocolate, go for it.Our menu included:

• raspberry syrup
• candy canes (they make great stirring sticks, and add flavor)
• crumbled cookies-n-cream candy bars
• red hots
• crushed heath bars
• mini chocolate chips
• traditional marshmallows
• butterscotch chocolate chips
• tim tams (if you've never done a tim tam slam, you have to. google it.)
• doughnut holes

We stuck with a few options, but you can do as many as you want! Caramels, Pirouette stirring sticks, or cinnamon hearts for Valentines day. Whatever meets your fancy.

The doughnut holes reminded me of snowballs, so I thought it would be fun to make a "snowball tree" out of them. I covered a foam topiary with foil, then attached each snowball with a toothpick. 

Next, lay our your spread. be sure to include spoons for serving, cups, and mini sipping straws. 

You can even add a glittery banner and snowflakes if you like.

Finally, dig in! Mix together the most enticing ingredients to create delightful concoctions.

Then sip away with your family or friends. 

Play games.

And enjoy!

*amber*