Hot Chocolate is a favorite drink in our house during the winter, especially on snowy days like we're having today. We will drink all kinds of hot cocoa, from the cheap Nestle and Swiss Miss, to the gourmet Ghirardelli. We love it in all forms.
I think I have found my favorite hot chocolate option in this recipe, Hot Chocolate on a Stick. It is such a great perk that these will keep in a sealed container for one year, and all I have to do is warm up some milk or cream, and stir in my stick. It's a creamy, chocolaty treat...no marshmallows needed!
To celebrate Valentine's Day, I made heart shaped cocoas and will be giving them as gifts. Just pick up this Wilton 12-cavity heart mold (hint: it's only $9.99 at Target and will probably be discounted after V-day). The rest of the batch I made in regular ice cube trays, which also work out perfectly. There is no need to line the mold with plastic wrap, or spray them with anything. The chocolate easily pops out of the tray when hardened.
Pick up some favor bags at your local craft store and wrap the chocolate sticks individually to give them away for Valentine's Day. They are also the perfect addition to your holiday gift basket this coming year. It's never too late to plan ahead!
Please visit Giver's Log for recipe.
Tabatha says
Hi there!
I cannot seem to get to any recipes. The Giverslog is now selling chocolate on a stick so there isn't a recipe posted. I looked in the comments here and tried the link you posted last, but it takes me to a domain page and is unable to find the website.
Could you please help? I was really looking forward to making these! They look delicious and the storage time blows ne away!
Thank you!
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Tabatha, I'm so sorry you're having problems finding this recipe. The original creator of this recipe contacted me years ago to remove the recipe from my site and link to her's -- and unfortunately, since then she has removed it due to selling them instead. 🙁 I haven't made these in a very long time, and I'm not sure I even have a printed recipe, myself. Kicking myself for not saving it! Maybe there is another recipe out there that is just as good. I do remember one tip, use higher quality chocolate - more fat content as well -- for best results.
Hoang Rodgers says
I am not able to find the recipe. I searched and found the the giver's blog but she appears to now be selling chocolate on a stick so there is no recipe posted. Can you share the recipe you have. I really like the idea that you can keep this recipe for a year which means I an make ahead for holidays. Or maybe you can point out a similiar recipe. Thank you!
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Hoang,
Try this recipe which was based off the one I used. https://dessertdesignlife.com/hot-chocolate-stick/
Denise says
I made these to give as gifts but wanted to try them first. They came out ok and look nice but at best I ended up with a warm cup of milk with chocolate floating in it. The chocolate did not blend with the milk. I used Ghirardelli chocolate. What did I do wrong?
Anonymous says
Where's the dumb recipe ??? This is like the 3 rd or 4 th person who post picture of fun things to make AND THERE IS NO RECIPE,!!!!!
Nikki says
Hi Anonymous,
I'm sorry for your frustration which caused you to leave such an abrasive comment. But, if you read the end of the post, you will see a link to the recipe over at Giver's Log blog. Please do not leave a comment on here again unless you can use kinder words and tone.
Thank you.
Swapna says
They are gorgeous!! What kind of chocolate did you use??
Nikki says
Hi Swapna, If you check out the link to Giver's Log for the recipe, she shares a bunch of tips on what kind of chocolate to use. 🙂
Nicole says
This would be a super cute and cheap winter bridal shower favor!
Myra says
I am unable to get the hot chocolate on a stick recipe via the "Giver's Log" website. Can someone please post the recipe.
Pennies on a Platter says
Hi Myra. Amberle from Giver's Log requested that I link to her recipe instead of posting it. I made the change yesterday and just checked it now where it worked for me. I tried another update to the link, so hopefully it works for you now. I'll shoot you an email as well.
Thanks!
Nikki
Liesl says
WHAT A CUTE BLOG!!! And this is such a great idea! I love hot chocolate and have always wanted to try this!
ash says
oh love this idea!!
megan says
These are adorable. They sound incredible too! It might be too late for me to get these done for Valentine's day, but I will be saving this recipe for future gifts. I love hot chocolate!
themilkmanswife says
Oh how cute! They're so pretty! 🙂
Bob says
Heh, that's cute. Great idea!
Happy Cook says
Here we get them in the shops, but i am sure these taste far better. I am bookmarking them.
Sheri says
You have a typo in the chocolate-to-milk ratio at the bottom. But thanks to you, I just ate all 5 of the Hershey's kisses I had leftover from Christmas. Those pictures are killing me.
Pennies on a Platter says
Sheri - Thank you!! Duh! Yes, typo was there and I corrected it thanks to you. 🙂
Culinary Cory says
Awwww! These look so adorable! I love the heart shapes.