Holiday hot chocolate recipes

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Festive mugs for cozy nights, parties and gifts, including make-ahead options for a crowd.

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Host a hot chocolate bar

Keep a slow cooker of hot chocolate for a crowd on WARM and set out toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed candy canes, caramel, cinnamon sticks and flaky salt. Our party calculator tells you how much to make, and the hot chocolate bar guide covers the rest.

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