YOU WON’T FIND A CUTER BEVERAGE THIS SEASON THAN THIS CUP OF FESTIVE MICKEY HOT CHOCOLATE

Sprinkles, candy canes and Mickey-shaped marshmallows – and more sprinkles!

by Disney Family

If you’re going to treat yourself to a delicious, warm drink this holiday season, make it extra special with Mickey! Hot chocolate will never be the same after you try this extreme take on a festive season staple.

It’s all about the embellishments – cocoa powder on whipped cream, candy on top and bottom, extra treats on the side like a little marshmallow Mickey, and even the mug itself becomes a treat! Our mouths are watering just thinking about Mickey’s Festive Hot Chocolate.

Mickey’s Festive Hot Chocolate | Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 cup cocoa powder, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk
  • Dash of salt
  • White chocolate melts
  • Festive sprinkles
  • Whipped cream
  • Mini and regular marshmallows
  • Mini and large candy canes
  • Peppermints
  • Scissors
  • Zip-top bag
  • Transparent glue
  • Paint brush
  • Scissors
  • Zip-top bag
  • Straw

Notes

All cutting and use of a stove should be done by an adult.

Directions


1. For the hot chocolate, combine sugar, cocoa, salt and water in a sauce pan, mix and continue to stir over medium heat until it boils.

2. Once it boils, bring the heat down and add the milk. Do not let the mixture boil again.

3. Keep stirring, then remove from heat and add vanilla.

4. For decorating, melt the white chocolate candy in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second increments until it is completely melted. Stir in-between every 15 seconds.

5. Place the melted candy in a zip-top bag, then cut a small hole in one corner. This is your piping bag. Then, pipe the melted candy around the mugs, including large drips coming down the sides. (Tip: Smooth with a smooth when you finish piping.)

6. While it’s still warm, pour festive sprinkles all over the melted candy. Then, place mugs in the freezer.

7. Next, take one regular marshmallow and two mini marshmallows to make Mickey! Use toothpicks to secure the two ears. Using a scissors, cut a small slit at the bottom of the marshmallow Mickey to make it easier to add him to the rim of the mug.

8. To crush the candy canes, place them on a cutting board while they’re still in wrapping and use a large spoon (or other heavy kitchen utensils) to crush them. Then, open the packets and pour into a bowl.

9. Take the mugs out of the freezer and let them sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, pour the chocolate inside. Top it off with whipped cream.

10. Add the marshmallow Mickey, a large candy cane, a straw, more sprinkles and a dusting of cocoa powder on the top! Decorate a saucer with crushed candy canes, peppermints and sprinkles and place your mug on it. Enjoy, but don’t forget to get a picture of it first!

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