Witch's Brew Hot Chocolate Bar

The genius of a hot chocolate bar is that it keeps you out of the kitchen: guests build their own brews while you actually enjoy your party. Use almond or coconut milk as the base if you want the whole crowd included.

Serves 8 · 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 cups milk of choice (almond or coconut for dairy free)
• 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• For the bar: crushed peppermint, mini marshmallows, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, whipped cream

Instructions

1. Warm the milk in a slow cooker on low or in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming.
2. Whisk in the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, and sugar until completely smooth. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
3. Hold warm in the slow cooker on the warm setting, or in a thermos carafe.
4. Set out the toppings in labeled jars with spoons and let guests build their own brews.