Hot chocolate bars are the ultimate combination of sweet treat and family activity. Budding baristas can experiment with flavours and toppings, like crushed cookies, candy or chocolate. Or how about a caramel drizzle" (Adults, may we suggest a couple of shots of espresso") Add some cute mugs and a couple of baked goodies et voilà!
These are our top picks to stock your station. (P.S. If you’re looking for a great gift, a hot chocolate charcuterie board is the sweetest idea!)
1. Hot Chocolate Mix
Photo: Purdys
$8, purdys.com
2. Vegan Peppermint Marshmallows
Photo: Dandies
$4, well.ca
3. Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks
Photo: Indigo
$10, indigo.ca
4. Hot Chocolate Bombs Photo: PC
$4/pack of 3, presidentschoice.ca
5. Pink Colour-Changing Hot Chocolate Mix
 
Photo: Gourmet du Village
$8, retrofestive.ca
6. Marshmallow Drink Toppers
Photo: Indigo
$12 each, indigo.ca
7. Peppermint Bark
Photo: Purdys
$18, purdys.com
8. Hot Cocoa Bomb Trio
Photo: Indigo
from $8, indigo.ca
10. Whimsical Mini Marshmallows
Photo: Gourmet du Village
$6, gourmetduvillage.com
10. Hot Chocolate Truffle Bomb
Photo: Walkers Chocolates
$4 each, walkerschocolates.ca
 
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