Hot Chocolate Bar

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, heat 4 cups of the milk over low heat, being very careful not to let the milk boil.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa, sugar, and the remaining 1/2 cup milk.

3. 3

   Add the cocoa mixture to the warm milk, and continue to warm the cocoa until hot.

4. 4

   Pour into 4 mugs and serve along with the garnishes.

5. 5

   For the hot chocolate bar:

6. 6

   On a large serving tray, arrange the mugs of hot chocolate, a small pitcher of espresso shots, a bowl of crumbled toffee candy bar, a bowl of mini-marshmallows, and a bowl of Cinnamon-Sugar.

7. 7

   Invite your guests to flavor and garnish their hot chocolate as they desire.

8. 8

   Cut the vanilla bean in half, lengthwise.

9. 9

   Using the back of a knife, scrape along the inside of the vanilla bean to collect the seeds.

10. 10

    Scrape vanilla bean seeds into a small bowl.

11. 11

    Add sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine.

12. 12

    Set aside in a small serving bowl.

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