My kids and I absolutely this time of year! Decorating the house for the holidays, the pretty twinkling lights, for me-NOT decorating gingerbread houses….
One thing we have done in the past few years is set up a hot cocoa bar on our kitchen counter. I wanted to make it a little more accessible for them (plus I really wanted to buy this bar cart from Target) so I set it up in our dining room for them to enjoy all season long!
All of the items I used at our hot cocoa bar were found at Target. I mean, I know us moms simply LOVE Target and they always have the cutest holiday and everyday décor! Many of the items I used are from the dollar section. It is by far my favorite section of the store.
My kids are little bit older so having these items out makes it a little bit easier, obviously not a good idea if you have babies or toddlers around!
The options for hot cocoa seems to be endless.
Our favorites include:
*candy canes
*different types of marshmallows
*M&M’s or chocolate chips
*Redi Whip (this is a must in our house)
*cookies to go with your hot cocoa! We love the gingerbread cookies and peppermint joe joe’s from Trader Joes!
Other items to complete your hot cocoa bar would include:
*storage jars
*fun plates
*hot cocoa-if the ready mix kind isn’t your thing, check out this DIY Hot Chocolate Mix! It also makes a fun gift for friends during the holidays!
*fun décor
If you want to really spice things up, I would suggest adding some adult options like Bailey’s, Peppermint Schnapps, Tequila or Kahlua! For some inspo check out this article from Paste Magazine.
What are your favorite hot cocoa toppings?
