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Hot Cocoa on a Stick

6 Ingredients or Less, All Archives, Christmas, Holidays, Recipes    ·    December 1, 2014

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Hot Cocoa on a Stick - make this fun Christmas treat using a few simple ingredients. via www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

I wanted to share a fun way to make hot cocoa…on a stick! As an added bonus, it comes with a printable. DOUBLE bonus…it makes a wonderful gift! And TRIPLE bonus…it requires no baking!

Hot Cocoa on a Stick
If you like all things hot chocolate, there is another fun recipe for Reindeer Hot Cocoa.  Or you could make a hot cocoa station too! And there’s even a post on how to make hot chocolate ornaments. One more gift idea – make a hot chocolate gift kit and attach a cute printable.

 

Hot Cocoa Recipe

Start with 2 cups of chocolate chips. Use milk, dark, white or semi-sweet chocolate. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 70% power for 1 minute. Stir. Return at 100% power for 15 seconds. Stir and repeat until completely melted.

melting chocolate

If using a flavor, add 1 tsp. extract and mix well.

Spoon into ice cube tray or silicone mold. A baby food tray (like this one) works well too. I used a Jello Party Mold.

spoons and mold

Insert disposable spoons and refrigerate until hardened, about 30-40 minutes.

Hot Cocoa on a Stick

Remove from mold.

Hot Cocoa on a Stick - cute idea for the holidays and just for fun!

One of my favorite variations is a Mint Dark Chocolate, topped off with an Andes mint!

Dark Mint Chocolate

Dark Mint Chocolate

There are so many great combinations! Insert a candy cane or crushed peppermint candies for a festive holiday treat!

Hot Cocoa on a Stick - fun idea from Bebe a la Mode

To use, stir into 1 cup of hot milk. Or package with marshmallows to give away.

Hot Cocoa on a Stick

Tie it up with this cute printable and include a mug for an adorable gift for a teacher, co-worker or neighbor.

Hot Cocoa on a Stick
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5 from 2 votes

Hot Cocoa on a Stick

Hot Cocoa on a Stick is a fun and yummy way to make hot chocolate - and it can be customized with so many different flavors and makes a super cute gift!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Refrigerate Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot Cocoa on a Stick
Servings: 12
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Brittany

Ingredients

  • 2 c chocolate chips (milk, dark white or semi-sweet chocolate)
  • 1 tsp flavor extract (mint, peppermint or other flavor extract); optional
  • Assorted toppings: candy canes, crushed peppermint candies, chocolate mints, etc.
  • Disposable spoons
  • Marshmallows

Instructions

  • Place chocolate in microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave at 70% power for 1 minute; stir.
  • Microwave on high for 15 second increments; stir. Repeat until completely melted.
  • Spoon into mold (silcone or ice cube tray).
  • Insert disposable spoon.
  • Add desired topping.
  • Refrigerate until set, about 30-40 minutes.
  • To serve, mix into 1 cup of hot milk.

Video

Notes

Nutrition info is for the 2 cups of chocolate chips and 1 tsp of mint extract only.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 20mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.4mg

 

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Comments

  1. Avatar for BrittanyJackie says

    December 30, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Hi – my first batch of these came out beautifully for teacher’s gifts. I tried to make a second batch and added vanilla extract after melting the chocolate and it instantly became a clumpy unusable mess. Any idea what went wrong? Should I have used the extract at a different time?

  2. Avatar for BrittanyDanielle says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    i am having problems getting the hardened chocolate out of the ice cube tray. Any suggestions? Thank you

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm

      I usually twist the ice cube tray. If that doesn’t work, try placing the bottom of the tray/mold in hot water for about 20-30 seconds. They should come right out.

  3. Avatar for BrittanyAshley says

    December 13, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    My mom Loves hot chocolate but hates milk. She makes it with water. Could you use hot water with these instead of the warm milk?

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 15, 2014 at 12:53 pm

      I haven’t tried these with water and not quite sure how that would come out. If there was a milk alternative that she likes (soy, almond, etc.) I would recommend that.

  4. Avatar for BrittanySharon says

    December 9, 2014 at 6:37 am

    I want to make the hot cocoa on a stick as gifts. I am having a problem ordering the mold you used, must be an issue with the website and they are not able to help me. I can order similar molds elsewhere but I am not sure of the size I should order? If they are to small then they will not taste chocolatey enough. Could you tell me the size of the pyramid cups you are using?
    Thanks so much!

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 15, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Hi Sharon, sorry you’re having trouble ordering the mold :( It holds 2 tablespoons. There is a link in the above post for a square mold (baby food mold) that would work nicely too.

  5. Avatar for BrittanyRoslyn says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:18 am

    Could you let us know specifically which stamp you used to for the spoons? So cute!

    Thanks,
    Roslyn

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 8, 2014 at 8:29 am

      I can’t find the exact set, but here is a similar one: http://amzn.to/1yZKJjr

      • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

        December 8, 2014 at 8:36 am

        Here is another similar one (lower case): http://amzn.to/1G7iyCE

  6. Avatar for BrittanyBrenda says

    December 7, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    i could not find the printable, i went where you said but it was not there can you help

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 7, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Hi Brenda,

      Here is the link for the printable: https://www.scribd.com/doc/248759341/Hot-Cocoa-on-a-Stick

      I hope that helps!

  7. Avatar for Brittanydede says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Very easy and looks like a lot of effort goes into it and very affordable. I love this idea.
    I would stamp things like sweet teacher! Lol best idea I’ve seen in a long time.

  8. Avatar for BrittanyTheresa says

    December 4, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Where would I find this on your pinterest? This will be one to do!

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 7, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      Pin it here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/242279654929603726/

  9. Avatar for BrittanyTiffany says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:31 am

    If the recipient isn’t going to use these right away, do they need to keep them refrigerated?

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 7, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      They can kept in a bag or container at room temperature :)

  10. Avatar for BrittanyBonnie says

    December 4, 2014 at 5:37 am

    This is a really cute idea!! Could you post pics of how the finished product looks when stirred into the hot milk. I have never had any luck stirring dark chocolate into any hot liquid…I’ve tried it with coffee. I had no idea you could stir chocolate chips into milk and it taste like hot cocoa!!

    • Avatar for BrittanyBonnie says

      December 4, 2014 at 5:50 am

      Oops…forgot a ?. I am my own Grammar Nazi!!

  11. Avatar for BrittanyKaren Akilan says

    December 3, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    I am making these as neighbor gifts this year with mugs…I was running out of new ideas. THis is awesome and adorable.

    Thanks

  12. Avatar for BrittanyAnita says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    How many does 2 cups of melted chocolate make? Thanks!

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 3, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      It will make 10-15 servings, depending on how much goes into the mold.

  13. Avatar for BrittanyCrystal says

    December 2, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    What a cute idea!! I love all the different options you can do with it. Love it :)

  14. Avatar for BrittanyKaren says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:30 am

    Love it! Did you stamp the spoons?

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 2, 2014 at 11:42 am

      Yes! They are stamped :)

      • Avatar for BrittanyKaren says

        December 2, 2014 at 4:57 pm

        thank you!

  15. Avatar for Brittany[email protected] says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    Who wouldn’t love this for a gift?!

  16. Avatar for BrittanyCandice says

    December 1, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    Where are the spoons from and how did you print on them!?

    • Avatar for BrittanyBrittany says

      December 2, 2014 at 11:34 am

      You can get the spoons on Amazon or Etsy. There is link above :) I stamped them with a small alphabet stamp set.

  17. Avatar for BrittanyCeleste @The Whole Serving says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Hello Mique,
    I am loving this, I will be making for the my mail person, teachers, and myself.
    Thanks for the share. Pinned!

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