Irresistible Hot Cocoa Board Recipe
Create a festive hot cocoa board for your next gathering. This interactive spread lets everyone customize their drink with toppings and mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 8 cinnamon sticks
- 1 gallon whole milk
Instructions
- Mix cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl to create the base mix.
- Arrange small bowls and ramekins on a large wooden board or platter.
- Fill one bowl with the cocoa base mix.
- Place marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peppermint candies in separate containers.
- Pour caramel sauce into a small jar or bowl.
- Add a bowl of whipped cream and a cup of cinnamon sticks.
- Heat the milk in a pot on the stove or in a slow cooker kept warm.
- Invite guests to spoon cocoa mix into their mugs, add hot milk, and customize with toppings.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker to keep milk warm throughout your event.
- Add seasonal toppings like candy canes for Christmas or orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Provide both dairy and non-dairy milk options for guests with dietary needs.
- Label each topping for clarity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 prepared drink
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg