Everyone loves a hot cocoa around the holidays, and what better way to make the coziest cups of cocoa than with this holiday hot cocoa grazing board? Fill it with all your favorite cocoa toppings and mix-ins, from marshmallows to peppermints to wafers and everything in between!
I know I’m not the only one who cherishes that first cup of hot cocoa on Christmas morning - something about opening presents with cocoa in hand as it snows outside is just magical. I also enjoy hot cocoa at night, especially at holiday parties. So, on day two of our “Five Days of Christmas Recipes,” I present to you: the Holiday Hot Cocoa Grazing Board!
My family has started to include hot cocoa as a tradition around the holidays, always having a little drink station whenever we get together to celebrate. That gave me a super festive (and super cute) idea - why not make a grazing board of all our favorite hot cocoa add-in’s for everyone to enjoy? The beauty of a grazing board like this is that you can include a little bit of what everyone likes. It’s a beautiful centerpiece that also gives everyone a variety of options - everyone wins.
Here are some more Christmas recipes you'll love: Christmas Morning Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls, Peppermint White Russians, and Salted Caramel Cake with Orange Buttercream.
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Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this holiday hot cocoa grazing board:
- wooden serving board
- marshmallows
- peppermints
- pocky sticks
- hazelnut straws
- chocolates
- wafers
- sprinkles
Customize This Recipe!
- Use a festive serving platter. This is the perfect time to break out those Christmas tree-shaped serving trays you never thought you'd use!
- Personalize your ingredients. My suggestions are based on my preferences and generally liked goodies–if there's something you love adding to your cocoa, or something you're curious to try, add it to your board!
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Use a spinning board. If you have a board or platter that spins, this is the perfect opportunity to use it! It will easily cater to a larger group of people (and it's fun to use).
FAQ
My favorite places to look for holiday goodies are Walmart, Target, and Homegoods!
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Holiday Hot Cocoa Grazing Board
Ingredients
- 1 bag large marshmallows
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
- vanilla flavored wafers
- chocolate hazelnut wafer sticks
- mint chocolate Milano cookies
- chocolate Pocky sticks
- cookies & cream Pocky sticks
- holiday mini M&M's
- peppermint bites
- snowflake mug-topper marshmallows
Instructions
- Wipe down your serving board and arrange your mugs/bowls.
- Fill your containers with your smaller items, like M&M's, peppermints, etc.
- Fill in the spaces on your board with your larger items, separating similar items to create a variety in your arrangement.
- Get creative with your presentation, then start grazing!
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