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Hot Cocoa Bar
Learn how to host a cozy Hot Cocoa Bar for the holidays and in the darkest days of winter. This easy entertaining idea thrills children and adults alike, and it's so easy to pull off.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Meggan Hill📖 culinaryhill
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
- ●slow cooker
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the hot cocoa:
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In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Whisk in cocoa until mostly smooth with some lumps. Reduce heat to medium and whisk in milk until cocoa powder is dissolved. Bring to a simmer and whisk in chocolate, sugar, and salt.
cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus more for dusting1/2cocoa powder
3
Reduce heat to low and whisk until chocolate is smooth and incorporated. Taste and add more sugar if desired (I like 2 additional tablespoons for ¼ cup total). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer to a slow cooker or clean coffee urn for serving.
4
To substitute store-bought mix, cook according to package instructions and transfer to a slow cooker or clean coffee urn for serving.
5
To substitute single-serve packets or pods, set them out next to an electric tea-kettle or pod coffee maker.
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To assemble the hot cocoa bar:
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Place the hot cocoa on one side of the table next to a selection of mugs. Turn the slow cooker (if using) to "keep warm" and set a ladle nearby. If using an urn, set a dish under the spout to collect any drips.
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Adjacent to the hot cocoa, arrange the toppings in bottles or bowls with spoons and tongs for serving. Start with the whipped cream and sauces, the toppings, the garnishes, and finally the stirrers. Consider labeling the items so everyone knows what is what.
whipped cream
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On the far side of the table, include a stack of napkins and baskets or jars full of spoons. Decorate the table with wintery greenery or ribbons in the colors of the season.
Nutrition Facts
calories
291 kcal
fat Content
17 g
serving Size
1 cup (plus toppings)
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
20 g
sodium Content
147 mg
protein Content
9 g
trans Fat Content
0.02 g
cholesterol Content
24 mg
carbohydrate Content
27 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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