By Kristi Lanzit creator of Bulldog Bistro

Spiked Hot Cocoa Bar

This New Year’s Eve try surprising your guests with something unexpected – a self-serve hot chocolate bar. It’s an ideal drink to make as a self-serve station so you too can enjoy your own party. It’s a great treat for both adults and kids who will have fun making their own personalized versions with all the creative mix-ins and toppings.

Don’t forget the booze for all the adults at the party! Set out some Bailey’s, Kahlua, Marshmallow Vodka or your favorite liqueur for those that want to spike their drink.

Set the table with paper cups and lids. It keeps things from getting messy, and clean up is a breeze! Leave out markers for guests to label their own cup.

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FIRST: Get the crock pot going with the hot cocoa.

Best Ever Creamy Crock Pot Cocoa
I like this recipe adapted from Mrs Happy Homemaker.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
6 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups of chocolate chips (milk chocolate OR semi-sweet)

Instructions

Pour all the ingredients into a crock pot and whisk together until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Whisk well before serving.

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NEXT: Set up Cups, Creative Toppings and Mix-Ins

Here are some ideas:
Mini Marshmallows
Shaved Chocolate
Caramels
Thin Mints
Peanut Butter Chips
Joe Joe’s
Toffee
White Chocolate Chips
Butterscotch Chips
Sprinkles
Alcohol for the adults: Marshmallow Vodka, Bailey’s, Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Peppermint Vodka, Rumchata, and Godiva Liqueur
Whipped Cream
Smashed Candy Canes or Peppermint Candy

Kristi About Kristi
Kristi is a food blogger who has a passion for cooking delicious, healthy meals with great flavors. Kristi loves trying new foods and discovering new restaurants. She has always been a foodie and became obsessed with cooking when she discovered she had a gluten intolerance and could no longer enjoy some of her favorite foods when eating out. She became determined to make them all gluten free at home. Wanting to find a way to share and keep track of the recipes she decided to start her own blog, Bulldog Bistro, named after her two adorable Bulldogs.