HOT COCOA TOPPERS
HOW TO MAKE HOT COCOA TOPPERS
This works best when everything is cold and you move fairly quickly. Think of it like decorating little whipped cream clouds before popping them into the freezer to set.
piping whipped cream into the chilled pan
Chill your cupcake pan first so the whipped cream stays firm. Pipe or spoon whipped cream into each cup, making a thick round topper that will hold decorations once frozen.
decorating the toppers
Before the whipped cream softens, add sprinkles, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, candy corn, pretzels, or other festive toppings. Keep it simple and let everyone make theirs a little different.
placing the pan in the freezer
Freeze the toppers until completely set, then gently remove them from the pan. Float one on a mug of warm hot cocoa, and move any extras to an airtight container to keep frozen for later.
BUILD A SNOWMAN FACE
For a simple snowman topper, use two chocolate chips for eyes, one candy corn for the nose, and a few more chocolate chips for the smile. If you want to make it extra cute, add two pretzel rods for arms and let the whipped cream become the snowman’s fluffy body.
SAVE THE EXTRAS
Once the toppers are frozen solid, transfer the extras to an airtight container or freezer bag and keep them in the freezer for future hot chocolate moments this holiday. It’s a fun little make-ahead treat that turns an ordinary mug of cocoa into something festive in seconds.
💬 LET'S CHAT!
"If our family had a signature hot cocoa, what would we put in it?"
"If you could turn your topper into any Christmas character, what would you make?"
"What is your favorite thing to do while drinking hot chocolate?"
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