Via PinterestWhenever I entertain during the holidays or the winter months I like to offer guests a piping hot drink when they arrive. My go-to drink has always been hot mulled cider, but after seeing so many ideas for creating a hot chocolate bar I just might need to break with tradition.
I'd offer a variety of toppings and stir-ins
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Via PinterestMarshmallow snowmen would be a hit with younger guests.
Chocolate dipped marshmallows would be a must have for my hot chocolate bar.
Good HousekeepingI'd give guests the option to stir their hot chocolate with an edible stirrer.
Could there be a more perfect dessert for my hot chocolate bar than these hot chocolate cupcakes from The Cupcake Blog?
No one would mind going out in the cold if they were sent home with a sweet parting gift, dark hot chocolate mix
All of these images make me want to host a party as an excuse to have a hot chocolate bar. Let's think...
-Neighborhood cookie exchange
-Post ice skating party
-Tree trimming party
-Cookie decorating party
-Football party
-After Christmas movie marathon
Can you think of any other occasions that might call for a hot chocolate bar?
-Neighborhood cookie exchange
-Post ice skating party
-Tree trimming party
-Cookie decorating party
-Football party
-After Christmas movie marathon
Can you think of any other occasions that might call for a hot chocolate bar?
I love this idea too! I would add a little {or lot} of peppermint schnapps!
ReplyDeleteTiffany
That is a wonderful idea, I have missed that on Pinterest! Now I have to go search for that, my kids would love that, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think I might have one for Christmas eve! I too have seen so many on Pinterest it has spurred me on too. I did a post today and one of my go-to hostess items is Hot chocolate mix by Ghiradelli!1 I think it is the best mix out there!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas,
Kathysue
I love all these ideas! I am going to share this on my Facebook page! That way I have it bookmarked for future reference!
ReplyDeleteI just pinned a hot chocolate bar on pinterest yesterday. It was the first time I had ever seen one but I guess it's more popular than I thought. I just love the idea of having this set up at the chalet after a day of skiing.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Let's see, I think I'd do it for a playdate (for the moms, the kids could just eat the marshmallows and other goodies), New Years Day casual get together, post shopping get-together with your favorite girl friends... so many options. I love that everyone else who has commented put it on facebook or pintrest =) It's a great collection of ideas.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...I want to come to your party! Love all the creativity especially the marshmallow snow men.
ReplyDeleteI think this would be a great idea for my book club's holiday party!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea and need to find a way to implement. I think you could do this for a lot of different parties...Christmas, a kids birthday party, Valentine's Day, a sweet treat for a Super Bowl party or New Years party - lots of possibilities. You always have great ideas Karen!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your idea!! so sweet and perfect! My family would love this maybe i'll make a little bar for Christmas Eve and we could enjoy it with pie too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea of a hot chocolate bar-it would be perfect for a ladies get together during the holidays like a white elephant gift party! The chocolate dipped marshmallows are so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea, I'm dying for a hot chocolate cupcake!
ReplyDeleteAh, what a fabulous idea! I'm going to have to save this one.
ReplyDelete-Keri
oh yeah, hot chocolate baby!!!
ReplyDeleteit's one of my favorite breakfasts. yes, i have hot chocolate for breakfast, and i throw in a piece of toast to make me feel like i have eaten a "real" breakfast.
i think any occasion when the temperature is below 50 degrees is right for hot chocolate.
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Oh my gosh a hot chocolate bar...What a fabulous idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove all of the clever ideas! I love hot chocolate especially when it gets nippy outside!
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