Perfect for warming up your trick~or~treaters!
Most Halloween nights around here are cold and wet. {Brrrrrrr} This Halloween Hot Cocoa will be the perfect drink to warm up your kiddos after a long night of trick or treating.
All you are going to need is a food coloring marker, marshmallows and some hot cocoa to create this spooky drink.
Either surprise the kiddos with this fun treat, or have them help out creating the marshmallow ghosts. Simply draw small ghost faces on a some of the marshmallows, place on top of your favorite hot cocoa, and BOOM….you have an instant Halloween favorite!
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Here is what I used to make this Halloween Hot Cocoa!
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Halloween Hot Cocoa
Ingredients
- 40 small marshmallows
- 1 food color marker
- 4 packets hot cocoa
Instructions
- Start by coloring small ghost faces on marshmallows using a food coloring marker.
- (Either surprise the kiddos with this fun treat, or have them help out creating the marshmallow ghosts. )
- Brew a cup of your favorite hot cocoa.
- Place marshmallows on top of a warm cup of hot cocoa and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Disclaimer
Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.
Post updated September 2020
TiffanyJStephens says
Awww! This is so cute! Where did you get a food marker like that one from? I’ve seen some but not like those. Thanks for sharing!
TiffanyJStephens says
Oh, I just saw the link for the markers! Oops! Lol
Jennifer says
What a clever idea! I don’t have these markers, but I will try it tonight with a toothpick and liquid colouring.
Corey says
Great idea Jennifer!
Katie says
What a great idea! Love the little ghosties in the hot cocoa! My niece & nephew would love it!
Jennifer A. Gardner, MD says
These are a cute idea, thanks! We had fun with marshmallows in our “Healthier Halloween” Party Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fEYq_k9b6g
Jess says
So Fun!
Hannah Mums' Days says
Hi Corey, I’ve just come across this fantastic recipe via Pinterest and I love it!! I was wondering if you’d mind me featuring it in a post I’m doing about Halloween Mugs! I’d use the top image and point it straight back here. No probs if not though 🙂
hxxx
Corey says
I’ll send you an email 🙂
Andrea says
Too cute!! Iv got a little online bakery and these little guys are so precious not to use somehow!! Thanks for the idea!
Kim @ Life is a Lullaby says
And here I thought I came up with a brilliant idea with my version this year. I guess great minds think alike! Check out the large marshmallows I created this year:
http://www.lifeisalullaby.com/marshmallow-ghost-hot-chocolate/
Eden Passante says
What an adorable and clever way to add some holiday spirit! Great for kids, halloween parties, or birthdays too!
Georgia Addison says
Nice idea for Halloween and great for kids. The food color marker is new to me and its very nice. Thanks for sharing this funny idea.