The holiday season is getting closer and guests will be visiting our home. So let’s see how to set hot chocolate bar.
As the temperatures begin to drop and the cold winds arrive we begin looking for ways to welcome guests into our homes. Especially during the holiday season we want our guests to feel at home an relaxed.
So setting up a hot chocolate bar is a great place to begin. Making hot cocoa reminds of days when playing outdoors and coming inside to be treated to something warm.
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For instance, I remember going to my brother’s football games and my mom bring a thermos of hot chocolate with her to help keep us warm.
Also, playing outside with our friends running around and coming in to get warm. My mom warming us up with a cup of hot chocolate. And, of course marshmallows were always available.
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So let’s see how to set a hot chocolate bar for the child in all of us. Especially with friends and family visiting for gatherings during the colder months.
How to Set a Hot Chocolate Bar
Of course today we have many options when choosing our favorite hot cocoa of choice. In our home during the holiday season we generally have peppermint hot chocolate. Displaying these hot peppermint coccoa K-cups on the hot chocolate bar in a pretty winter bowl makes them extra special.
Because I also enjoy white chocolate hot cocoa, I ordinarily have a mason jar filled with white chocolate hot chocolate mix.
Also, the tag hanging from the hot white chocolate cocoa, is a piece I made. These can be found HERE. These can be used in many ways throughout the holiday season. I even share how to make the rusty washers!
If you would like to make your own hot chocolate mix I found this recipe HERE.
There is a wide favorite of hot cocoa mixes available. Dark chocolate, dark chocolate mint, milk chocolate. I even saw pumpkin spice hot chocolate mix. How amazing do you think that must taste!
Setting Up the Cocoa Bar
When setting up your cocoa bar it’s a great idea to vary heights so items can be easily seen. For example, I have my bottle brush trees elevated with a pedestal. Sprinkling snow adds whimsy and a finised look.
Also, I have homemade biscotti on a cake stand. This elevates the cookies for easy access as well as adding a bit of color. I love the green placemat to anchor this piece. Incidentally, stay tuned for this biscotti recipe. It’s absolutely AMAZING!
No hot chocolate bar is complete without mini marshmallows, don’t you think. By the way, I am going to make homemade marshmallows for the holidays. I can’t wait!
Also notice I added small dishes underneath the marshmallows to add some interest and keep things cozy.
Adding marshmallows for the hot chocolate in a pretty bowl with a special spoon makes them special.
In addition to the marshmallows I added hot cocoa bombs. These are individually wrapped which keeps them sanitary.
Having pretty napkins adds something extra special for people to wipe their marshmallow hot chocolate covered lips.
Dishes are stacked waiting for my friends or family to enjoy a biscotti with their cocoa. The Dachsund plates are a new find. They are perfect to show our love for our Reeses and Peanut.
Lastly, having this hot chocolate sign makes this feel more inviting as well as adding another layer and height.
Do you enjoy hot chocolate too? Will you set a hot chocolate bar in your home? I’d love to know in the comments.
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Super cute hot cocoa bar. Love those hot cocoa bombs. They are the best. Have a great weekend. xoxo
Thanks Kris have a great weekend!
You’re hot cocoa station looks so inviting. Pinned!
Thank you Janet!
I’ll be right over, Cindy! It’s pouring, damp, and chilly, and I could use some hot chocolate right now!
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I have pumpkin spice hot chocolate. It’s delicious! And I have Peppermint and some other flavors. So very good!
Lovely cocoa bar. In the cold winter months, there is something soothing about a cup of cocoa. So many flavors to choose from now. Happy weekend Cindy.
Super pretty! The best thing about winter is a cocoa bar!
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Thanks for sharing these ideas! I may have to “borrow” a couple of them! I can’t wait to try out the biscotti recipe! I haven’t made biscotti in years!
This one is so good! I’ll be sharing it next week!
I love this! I’m definitely going to set one up.
I love all your red decor…the mugs, the napkins and those very darling puppy plates. Oh yeah and chocolate!!
Your hot chocolate bar looks amazing! I’m looking forward to enjoying hot chocolate once winter arrives.
Thanks so much Paula!
We have a hot chocolate bar and include specially flavored coffee pods . With 7 grands, one daughter who loves hot choc and the rest of us coffee drinkers how could I not? Your set up a beautiful bar with all the essential plus! Thanks for sharing all the other blogs too.
Thank you so much! I love making special spots for the colder months.
Your hot cocoa station looks great, Cindy! I love the chalkboard sign. Those red and white transfer ware mugs are fabulous, too. I’m looking forward to your biscotti recipe! Pinned 🙂
What a great way to welcome friends and family into your home.
Thank you so much!
This is just lovely! Perfect for the chilly temps!
Thank you so much!
Pinning this right now, Cindy! Your hot chocolate bar looks amazing and I love that you included white chocolate hot cocoa too. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Hugs, CoCo
CoCo you’re the sweetest! Thanks for Pinning
I love hot chocolate and your bar is so sweet for the holidays. Can I ask where you purchased your weenier dog plates?
Home Goods. Going tomorrow. If you want I can look and mail them to you
So many great ideas and special touches. I especially like the mini marshmallows and how you include the silver spoon for serving. I’ll need to do something like this when friends & family visits during the holidays.
Thanks so much!