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Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

I don’t know about you, but we love any excuse to have a “build-your-own-anything” station at a gathering. But, we like to keep it simple. Today we are sharing how to build a simple hot chocolate bar and make homemade whipped cream snowflakes for a Fall or Winter party. You can make your own hot cocoa mix for this hot chocolate bar, but using store bought would be just fine. A friend of ours makes the coolest whipped cream cubes by freezing homemade whipped cream and we had to give it a try! We are delighted to be partnering with Horizon Organic.  today to show you how to set up a simple hot chocolate bar and how to make homemade whipped cream, turning it into snowflakes to top off your hot chocolate! This is a delicious and easy treat when you have holiday guests over for any occasion. Horizon Organic milk is a favorite of our kids, especially after a day playing after the leaves or wintery snow.

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Homemade Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Pour half of the whipping cream in a bowl. Using a mixer, beat the whipping cream and one tablespoon of powdered sugar (up to 5 minutes) until it becomes thick and can form peaks. Line a small jelly roll pan with wax or parchment paper. Spread the whipped cream onto the pan about 1/2 inch thickness. Freeze for two or more hours. Use a cookie cutter (smaller than the mugs you will be using) and cut the shapes. I used a snowflake cookie cutter and I will be using a simpler design next time for ease. Once you cut out your shapes, pull the remaining whipped cream up with a knife. Put the shapes back in freezer for 5 or 10  minutes.

 

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Mix

I used 1 teaspoon cocoa, 2 teaspoons of sugar and a tiny dash of salt to one cup of milk. I poured milk into a saucepan and heated, adding the hot chocolate mix. Stir with a whisk.

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Bar 

Use little glass jars or bowls to hold the toppings. I poured the hot chocolate into a pitcher, but you could also use a carafe. I love to use unexpected papers or textiles as tablecloths. Today I used a plaid scarf as my table topping and love how it turned out! Some of our favorite hot chocolate bar toppings include:

  • mini chocolate chips
  • mini marshmallows
  • sprinkles
  • whipped cream cubes/snowflakes
  • peppermint (crushed candy canes)

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Hot Chocolate Bar and Whipped Cream Snowflakes

Photos by Sara Albers.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Horizon Organic. The opinions and text are all mine.

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