We combined two current popular trends into one fantastic new idea: a hot cocoa bar built on a tiered tray! The options are only limited by the size of your tray and your imagination. To build a hot cocoa bar that will impress all your holiday guests, consider offering some of these tasty options:

• Your favorite premade cocoa mixes
• Homemade cocoa bombs
• Drinking chocolate, like Guittard or Theo
• Candied stirrers, like peppermint and toffee
• Espresso powder
• Marshmallows
• Your favorite holiday-themed mugs
• Festive flavored syrups (don’t forget sugar free for guests on diet restrictions!)
• Spices, like cinnamon sticks, star anise, chai spice, or cayenne powder
• Extracts, like vanilla, coconut, or almond
• Maple syrup
• Peanut butter or butterscotch chips
• Whipped cream
• Festive sprinkles and/or chocolate shavings

You aren’t limited to cocoa fixings, either. Consider offering snacks that guests can nibble along with their cocoa. Favorite ideas include:

• Homemade holiday treats
• Peppermint bark
• Rolled wafer cookies, like Pirouline
• Yogurt or chocolate-covered pretzels
• Caramels
• Candy canes
• Mixed nuts, including candied or chocolate-covered

Fill in empty spots with decorative items, like Christmas bulbs, greenery, or decorative signs. If you build a large bar for many guests, consider labeling all your ingredients to make it easier for users to choose. And don’t forget basics like stir sticks and napkins nearby!

What else do you enjoy with your cocoa? Share your favorite cocoa recipes in the comments below!