A warm cocoa board featuring creamy hot chocolate, assorted toppings, and festive bear-shaped treats.
# What you need:
→ Hot Cocoa
01 - 4 cups whole milk
02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
08 - 2 cups mini marshmallows
09 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
10 - 1/3 cup chocolate shavings
11 - 1/4 cup caramel sauce
12 - 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
13 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
14 - 1/4 cup toffee bits
15 - 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
→ Dippable Treats
16 - 6 large bear-shaped sugar cookies (store-bought or homemade)
17 - 12 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods
18 - 1 cup graham crackers
19 - 1 cup fresh strawberries
20 - 1 cup mini donuts or donut holes
→ Extras
21 - 6 cinnamon sticks (for stirring)
22 - 6 mugs
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk continuously until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth and steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and keep warm.
02 - Place the toppings in small bowls or ramekins neatly arranged on a large serving board or tray.
03 - Distribute the bear-shaped sugar cookies, chocolate-dipped pretzel rods, graham crackers, fresh strawberries, and mini donuts around the board, alternating colors and shapes for visual appeal.
04 - Place the bear-shaped sugar cookies centrally on the board for a playful focal point.
05 - Pour the prepared hot cocoa into a heatproof pitcher or insulated carafe for easy serving.
06 - Arrange mugs and cinnamon sticks nearby for guests to stir and enjoy their drinks.
07 - Invite guests to fill their mugs with hot cocoa and personalize with preferred toppings and treats from the board.
