If you read Dukes and Duchesses much you’ll know I’m a big fan of themed playdates and parties. It’s an easy way to have friends over and create special memories without the extra chaos and high expectations of a true party. Hot cocoa playdates are some of my favorites and today I’m sharing a super simple snowman hot cocoa bar with you!
This party requires just a few basics: some white dishes, some black buttons, and the ingredients for a great cup of cocoa.
I used hot glue to affix black buttons to the front of my dishes {if you put the dishes in the freezer after the party, the hot glue will pop right off} …
… and to styrofoam cups. Be careful with the cups because hot glue can sometimes melt styrofoam. I applied the glue to the back of the button and put them onto the cups … do a test first to make sure the glue doesn’t melt a hole in the cup.
I filled one bowl with hot chocolate mix {the very best cocoa recipe can be found here or you can use store bought hot chocolate mix} and one bowl with “snowballs” {mini marshmallows}. Provide a kettle full of hot water and guests can make their own cocoa.
The final touch? A marshmallow snowman on a candy stick.
I used edible markers to draw a face on the end of a jumbo marshmallow {my edible markers didn’t have orange so I mixed red and yellow together} and stuck it onto a candy cane {I broke off the curved end}.
It took less than thirty minutes to throw this hot cocoa bar together and the kids were delighted with it! It’s a fun way to create some holiday memories.
For more hot cocoa bar ideas, be sure to check out this Santa themed hot cocoa bar embellished with duct tape …
… a holiday hot cocoa bar …
… and a peppermint themed hot cocoa bar!
Absolutely adorable!! What a creative idea. I love those little snowman on a stick. Megan
So cute. Ive been craving hot chocolate all day, this does not help!
I am totally doing this for Brooke’s birthday party next week. Thanks for sharing:)
You are amazing…seriously! I can’t wait for Emily to be old enough to do fun things like this with. I’m getting so excited about her 1st birthday so I can do something fun!! Only a week and a half away…
Seriously? ADORABLE! 🙂
I love snowmen and hot chocolate! What a cute idea!!
That is so creative! I love it. I’m giving the hot cocoa mix to the teachers this year. I think I’ll embellish a little and make it a snowman theme. They are so cute!
This is the cutest dang thing EVER!
Such a cute and simple idea!! I’ve never tried edible markers before, I’ll have to check them out!
Totally stinking CUTE!!!!
best performence.
ADORABLE!!