DIY Christmas Hot Cocoa Bar Ideas

Are you having guests over for Christmas time? A hot cocoa bar is a simple and fun idea to set up for family and friends.

My kids love hot chocolate, especially on cold winter days! So I thought a hot chocolate bar would be the perfect thing to surprise them! I’ll be sharing simple Christmas hot cocoa bar decorations and topping ideas!

I created my hot cocoa bar for day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas ideas blog hop! I’ve join a few of my blogger friends to bring you some fun inspiration. Be sure to check out my friends’ hot coca bar ideas at the bottom of the post!

Setting Up a Christmas Hot Cocoa Bar

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Honestly I didn’t spend very much money to set up my hot cocoa bar. To decorate my hot cocoa station, I just dug out my Christmas tote! Plus I didn’t get to fancy with the cocoa! I just made hot cocoa with pre-made mix to save time.

What toppings would you choose? Don’t forget to use what you have on hand first and then maybe buy a few extras! Variety is key, so I set out a bunch of yummy options. Here’s a few ideas!

Toppings:

-Chocolate chips
-Coconut flakes
-Sprinkles
-Mini marshmallows
–Snowman marshmallows
–Caramels
–Cream filled wafers
-Whip cream

Feel free to use my topping ideas or choose a few of your own favorites!

Do you ever buy holiday marshmallows that come in fun shapes? When I found these snowman marshmallows, I had to have them! My kids thought they were the greatest!

Simple Decoration Ideas

To set up my cocoa bar, I started with a few basic elements. Before I laid out the supplies, I placed a burlap runner over the dresser. Then displayed a wooden serving tray to serve the hot chocolate!

To add a Christmas flair, I incorporated Christmas ornaments and a festive Christmas arrangement in a jar!

To create a simple decoration, I filled a mason jar with real pine branches, berries and a snow flake. It was super easy to put together!

I’m all for the black and white plaid trend! So I tied cute ribbons around a few of the jars!

Easy Snack Idea!

When I’m hosting a party, I’m all about serving simple snacks! So I don’t feel bad about about buying these mini cinnamon rolls at Walmart!

To dress up the cinnamon rolls, I topped them off with Christmas sprinkles!

It’s all in the details! I love to decorate so I added mini ornaments and ribbons to my cake stand.

I hope you feel inspired to set up your own Christmas hot cocoa bar! This is such an easy idea that your family or friends will love!

Are you setting up a holiday hot cocoa bar? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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