I haven’t had a Hot Chocolate Bar for years, so this was a fun one for me. I just recently set up a Dessert Coffee Bar. Since we are a coffee-drinking family, adding some flavored syrups to our favorite coffee – hot or cold – is something we enjoy.
I thought I would just expand a little on what I have going on and add my Hot Chocolate Mixes to the same tray. I don’t have a ton of counter space, so keeping it all together in one spot worked great for me. If you’ve been following me you have seen my kitchen many times. I love it – small but very functional. (The saving grace for my kitchen is the really large walk-in pantry and large dish-room that I have. Spoiled I know.)
I use this section of my kitchen for our coffee. All the necessary cups, sugar and creamer are in the cabinet above. Perfect spot to add the Dessert and Hot Chocolate Bar.
This small marble tray holds my Flavored Syrups, so I added some really cute Dollar Tree jars to hold the Hot Chocolate Mix and Mini Marshmallows. A glass is perfect for the peppermint canes that act as a stir stick and add flavor all at the same time.
Hubby had a holiday label, so he printed one out for the Hot Chocolate Jar.
Of course, I had to treat myself to a nice hot mug topped with some whipped cream and a few mini chocolate chips.
Now I think I am all set for anyone that would like either a flavored coffee or a nice hot chocolate. If you have a small space you can create your own coffee bar with just a couple of jars from the Dollar Tree. It doesn’t have to be big and lavish to still be fun.
Adorable Msrty and never puts chips on the whipped cream. Got me thinking of different chips I can try.
Happy Thanksgiving
Cindy
I’m craving some syrups to try in coffee or hot chocolate after seeing yours. The dollar store jars that you found look great and will be useful for storing all sorts of things later on.
HI Marty,
Okay I got a little distracted with your blogger friend and her movie! OMG! Must reread. I love that your husband got in on the hot cocoa bar challenge! Snow in Denver today! Perfect day to kick off the hot cocoa bar! laura
Just set up to record this movie.
Marty I love the shot of your Christmas kitchen. Looks wonderful. I love how you have your cocoa/coffee bar set up. It is so cute. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Marty, adding the syrups to your bar is a great idea. And the little gingerbread girl is the perfect festive touch. And, I want to see this DISH ROOM! I’m jealous! Happy Thanksgiving and I’m grateful for you. Glad you joined us!
I think small space drink stations is the theme of this Pinterest Challenge. Love getting ideas for my wee space, too! Your tray is a great idea for corralling all the yumminess for some dessert drinks, Marty! Pinned! Love hopping with you again this week!
Instead of dollar store jars, I make sure to clean out all my candle jars (bake at low temp in oven to melt all wax) and use those for so many things in kitchen and baths!
Super idea, I need to remember that. Marty
I’d love to treat myself to a cuppa at your hot chocolate bar! You always make everything so inviting!! Thank you for the kind words about my movie! xxxx
Adorable, Marty!!! All these hot chocolate bars are making thirsty!!
Your cocoa/coffee bar is perfect for your kitchen , Marty. Yes, those flavors syrups are pretty good in coffee, too:)
Hi Marty,
How fun to know Barbara. I love her glasses how fun are those. I have a small hot cocoa and coffee bar and love it. I am just getting ready to do a repeat post of a coffee bar I did a few years ago that I just loved. Hope it will inspire.
Happy rest of the week and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hugs,
Kris
Marty, I love your hot cocoa station with your cute gingerbread sign and gingerbread girl standing by! My tree looks very similar, and I never thought to add little peppermints, but I just might now that I’ve seen yours. Isn’t it amazing what Dollar Tree has to offer with glass jars? I used several for my cocoa bar too! I’d love to have a mug of hot cocoa with you. Happy Thanksgiving!
Marty! How fun for your friend Barbara to have her book made into a Hallmark movie!! I definitely will look for it on the Hallmark channel. <3 I love how you've created your hot cocoa bar. It fits perfectly in its spot there in your kitchen, which is beautiful, btw. <3 Off to read your pantry post next… I am lucky that in this new home of ours we have a large square kitchen with tons of cupboard space! 😉 Yeah, the plates and goodies…
Happy Thanksgiving to you,
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Marty, for such a small space, you’ve created a darling little hot chocolate station. Love the little Dollar Tree jars with all the treats. I’m sure you will enjoy it during the holidays.
Oh I love the idea of using syrups to flavor your cocoa and coffee. I can’t wait to see Barbara’s Hallmark movie! May you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
I love your coffee bar in your lovely kitchen. That coffee maker is gorgeous. I watched the Christmas Club last night and loved it!!!!
Thanks Christy, so glad you got to see the Christmas Club, it was a really fun movie. I am so thrilled for Barbara, what an honor to have her book made into a movie. Marty