Vanilla Peppermint Hot Cocoa Sticks

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Vanilla Peppermint Hot Cocoa Sticks are the perfect homemade Christmas gift for friends and family! These adorable hot chocolate on a stick treats are simple to make, budget-friendly, and ideal for warming up on chilly winter days. Whether you’re crafting with kids or looking for festive holiday treats, this recipe combines rich milk chocolate, creamy vanilla, and refreshing peppermint for a delightful hot cocoa experience. Learn how to make these DIY hot cocoa sticks step by step, plus flavor variations and gifting tips.

So if you’ve got some people that you want to make a sweet treat for, check out how to make these Christmas treats.

Hot Chocolate on a Stick Ingredients

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• Shot Glass Mold
• 2 cups Melting Milk Chocolate
• 2 cups Melting Vanilla 
• 1 tablespoon Peppermint crushed
• Popsicle sticks

How to Make Hot Chocolate on a Stick

Melt the Milk Chocolate:

Here are the instructions on how to make this great holiday gift. Melt your milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer. I put the chocolate in a heat safe bowl or glass liquid measuring cup and start with 30 seconds in the microwave. If you prefer you could use a double boiler.

Stir the chocolate and keep microwaving for additional 15-30 seconds increments until the chocolate is completely melted.

Fill the Molds:

Then pour the chocolate into the shot glass silicone molds and place it into the freezer until it sets up.

Remove the mold from the freezer and place it upside down so the chocolate can loosen. 

Prepare the Vanilla Peppermint Layer:

While the mold is loosening, melt the vanilla melts, white chocolate can be used too. Melt as you did with the milk chocolate until it’s completely melted.

I added some crushed peppermint to the vanilla melted and stirred it together.   Then I popped out the milk chocolate shot glasses and poured the vanilla peppermint mixture into the center opening.

Assemble the Sticks:

Finish up with a sprinkle of the crushed peppermint candy and place a Popsicle stick in the center. You can let them firm up in the fridge or place them back into the freezer if you’re in a hurry. Another cute option would be using mini candy canes instead of a popsicle stick as the handle.

How to Enjoy Hot Chocolate Sticks

To serve you just place it in a mug and then pour or hot water or milk. Your stick takes the place of the spoon, so just stir and enjoy some delicious Vanilla Peppermint Hot Cocoa. I add 6-8 ounces of hot milk or water and soon you will have melted chocolate.

If you are gifting these, place them into small cellophane bags, add a cute ribbon or twine, with some simple instructions so your gift recipient will know how to enjoy!

Flavor Variations for Hot Cocoa Sticks

• Extra Chocolatey: Mix mini chocolate chips into the vanilla layer before pouring.
• Marshmallow Delight: Add mini marshmallows to the center cavity before the vanilla mixture.
• Caramel Sea Salt: Stir caramel sauce into the vanilla melts and top with sea salt flakes.
• Vanilla Boost: Add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the melts for intensified flavor.

I hope you get a chance to make these vanilla peppermint hot cocoa sticks soon!

More Peppermint Treat Recipes

Easy Peppermint Chocolate Cream Pie

Peppermint Frozen Hot Chocolate