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The nights are getting cooler here in Southern California and it’s time to bring out the hot chocolate! This winter staple is a favorite of my kids and they love it when I create a little “bar” for them and let them add their own mix-ins. It’s become one of our favorite holiday traditions. This year I decided to create some printables to go with our hot chocolate bar, and I hope that you will love it as much as I do!
Self serve hot chocolate bars are so much fun for parties. They don’t have to be extravagant…just set up your hot milk or water, packets of mix and a few mix-ins. Include some adorable mugs like these enamel mugs. Using real mugs as opposed to styrofoam adds such charm to your hot chocolate bar.
Some of my favorite mix-ins include Hershey kisses, chocolate syrup, caramels or caramel sauce/syrup, sprinkles, whipped cream, marshmallows, candy canes or flavored creamers. Download my printables and tie the “Cup of Cheer” tags around your mugs for a little extra charm.
My kids love the little tag and being able to use their own mug. The enamel mugs are perfect because they are larger than kids mugs but not fragile like a ceramic mug.
If you really want to get fancy, you can also go all out and make your own hot chocolate from scratch, or maybe have a sampling. Here are a few pretty awesome looking recipes:
Pumpkin Spice Hot White Chocolate
Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate
Wouldn’t those be fun for a holiday party? I can’t wait to use them for the nest party we host!
If you would like the printables, you can download them using the link below. Please remember that the printables are for personal use only, and the design is not for resale in any way. Thank you!
You might also enjoy these other free holiday printables!
Advent Calendar Treat Bags
(available in two colors)
This is adorable! Definitely printing. Thank you so much. This is driving me crazy — what font is the “cheer” written in? I’m seeing it a lot right now and can’t find the name!
Thanks Stephanie! The font is Bombshell Pro. It’s beautiful, isn’t it!
So adorable!! I printed some out for my little party too! Thanks so much friend!! xoxo
These photos are just GORGEOUS — and love the idea of a hot chocolate bar, so perfect for the chilly months! I’ve had such a fun time peeking at the contributions of fellow West Elm partnership participants — hope you’ll take a peek at mine as well!
These are awesome!! Thanks!! 😀
I love the idea of a hot chocolate bar, thanks for sharing this, its SO cute! http://www.handmadeintheheartland.com
I love this! Seriously – you have some crazy talent girl!!! 🙂
You are so sweet to me Diana! Thanks!!
This is so fun! Love the tags! Too cute!
My girls LOVE hot cocoa, so this will be a hit in our home this wintertime!!! Just bought some stuff at West Elm.
These are adorable! Such a great idea . Love some West Elm!
I’m in love with this hot chocolate bar of yours- your mugs, straws, labels, everything! Thanks so much for sharing. I’ve never done a hot chocolate bar, but now I’m totally inspired to. Have a great weekend, Kristin!
Absolutely gorgeous spread and your printables are amazing as always!
what a FUN idea…CUTE
This is ADORABLE! All of it. And I LOVE West Elm. So fun!
Thanks so much, that’s a high compliment from you Mique! 🙂
Thank you for sharing such darling printables!! Of to pin this fun idea! 🙂
love the hot chocolate bar! Those mugs are adorable!!
Thanks Katie!
Oh wow – I love this idea! Those look delicious!
Thanks!! It was a lot of fun to put together! 🙂
Such an adorable set up and the printables are to die for!
I’m a former teacher and I’ve been trying to bring themed treats to the staff at my daughter’s school once a month…now I know what December’s treat will be! I think I’ll buy a black tri-fold foam core board and mount a lightweight frame for the hot cocoa bar sign…school staff rooms are notoriously ugly and messy, so that will provide a nice little backdrop for the display! 🙂
Lisa Frank
handcraftedparties.com
P.S.–I also just sent you a comment asking about your chalkboard Christmas tree printable. 🙂
The printable is adorable! I had to hide my screen from the boys as I was reading because if they saw that yummy hot chocolate they would be begging for some right before bed 🙂 I love west elm as well, wish one was just a little closer. Hope you are having a great week.
XO
Kristin
I know what you mean! I had to send my kids to their rooms when I was taking the photos! Lol!
Love this! I am pinning 🙂
Thank you so much Desiree!!
This is amazing, Kristin! Such a cute idea and I love the decor!
Thank you Amy!