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Nothing finishes off a cup of white hot chocolate better than one of these darling polar bear marshmallows. Easy to make and so fun for kids. I’ve also included a recipe for our white hot chocolate.
Milk, half and half, white chocolate chips, and vanilla combine to create this sweet hot chocolate recipe. Top it with a polar bear marshmallow for a drink that is as fun to make as it is to eat! We found these JUMBO marshmallows at our local grocery store and my first thought was, “Those are absolutely ridiculous. Who would buy those?” Right as I was finishing up that thought my kids asked if we could buy them. So my question was answered. Moms with kids would buy those, and so a package ended up coming home with us.
We’ve been on a hot chocolate kick recently—myself especially. I found two different Starbuck’s cocoa K-cups and packets that I really like and treat myself to a cup at night for dessert, or mid-afternoon while the kids are in school. Don’t worry, the kids have cocoa too–but they like the cheap stuff loaded with marshmallows. Everyone likes regular hot chocolate but why not make it something special!
Speaking of marshmallows, let’s go back to what we did with those jumbo ones that found their way into our shopping cart…POLAR BEAR MARSHMALLOWS! I die. These are inspired by the ones made on Mom Endeavors. Instead of using white chocolate to hold them together I used the stickiness of the marshmallows. So easy!
How to make Polar Bear Marshmallows
The only thing we used to hold the marshmallows together is the stickiness of the marshmallow. No frosting or any other type of food “glue”. They turned out so cute and the kids went crazy for them. Don’t expect these guys to melt very quickly in a cup of hot chocolate because they won’t. Instead, they’ll bob around for a while looking all adorable.
Ingredients:
1 giant marshmallow
1 jumbo marshmallow
1 miniature marshmallow
1 chocolate candy
2 candy eyes
- Cut giant marshmallow in half.
- Cut jumbo marshmallow into thirds. Discard top and bottom piece, leaving only the middle piece that is sticky on both sides.
- Cut miniature marshmallow in half.
- Place the giant marshmallow sticky side up on a flat surface.
- Add the jumbo marshmallow piece to the center.
- Add chocolate candy nose.
- Add candy eyes.
- Add mini marshmallow ears, sticky side down.
- Since marshmallows are sticky when cut open, everything should adhere easily!
White Hot Chocolate With Polar Bear Marshmallows
Nothing finishes off a cup of white hot chocolate better than one of these darling polar bear marshmallows. Easy to make and so fun for kids. I’ve also included a recipe for our white hot chocolate.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 413kcal
Ingredients
Polar Bear Marshmallows
- 4 giant marshmallows
- 4 jumbo marshmallows
- 4 miniature marshmallows
- 4 chocolate candies
- 8 candy eyes
Hot Chocolate
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cup milk
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Polar Bear Marshmallows
Cut giant marshmallow in half.
Cut jumbo marshmallow into thirds. Discard top and bottom piece, leaving only the middle piece that is sticky on both sides.
Cut miniature marshmallow in half.
Place the giant marshmallow sticky side up on a flat surface.
Add the jumbo marshmallow piece to the center.
Add chocolate candy nose.
Add candy eyes.
Add mini marshmallow ears, sticky side down.
Hot Chocolate
Heat ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture begins to steam.
Heat just until hot, then serve.
Add whipped cream and top with marshmallows.
Notes
Serving size is one marshmallow and 3/4 c. hot chocolate.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal
If you love hot chocolate recipes make sure to check out these too!
Hot Chocolate Sticks: Make a batch of hot chocolate sticks tokeep on hand this winter! Simply melt in a cup of warm milk for a delicious and rich treat! Fun to make and easy to customize!
Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa: My husband makes the best hot cocoa. Our kids call it “Santa’s favorite”. And…it is. We like it as much, if not better, than Starbucks. That’s saying a lot because I am a huge Starbucks hot cocoa fan!
Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe: It is really easy to make your own hot cocoa mix. Store in a cute container and use in this mini hot cocoa bar for delicious hot cocoa all winter long.
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Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!
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Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!
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June Rostad saysCame over from Dare to Share. Bears are so darned cute!! How long do they last before “melting”? (Or does the whipped cream keep them “alive”?)
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- Brandy says
Hi June! They last a little while since they are made using a jumbo marshmallow 🙂
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- Leanna says
This idea is adorable. Pinning.
Thank you for the inspiration
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- SuziesView (@SuziesView) says
wow that is way to cute. I love it. And yummy looking as well. Fantastic! Happy to find your blog via Meet up Monday!
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- Intrepid Bebe says
Such a simple but brilliant idea
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- Maisy says
Awww what a cute idea!! (though I don’t think I’d have the patience to prepare each mug with a polar bear marshmallow…) but this is great to make for somebody else, like your daughter, boyfriend or best friend! 🙂
Thanks for sharing!
*Maisy
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- Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says
So happy I came across this. We are having a party for my daughter and her friends this up coming weekend and this is so perfect for her guests!! Thank you!!
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- Cristina says
Oh this is so cute!
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- jollyandhappy says
So adorable!!
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- themondaybox says
This is the most adorable hot chocolate I have ever seen! I just sent a bear themed care package and these marshmallows would have been perfect. Pinning so that I remember for next time. In the meantime, I need an adorable hot chocolate myself!
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- Jerri says
I love white hot chocolate, and your marshmallow polar bear makes it so fun! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
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- Laurie says
Brandy, This is soooooo adorable! Sad that the weather has turned so warm, but I’m sure winter is not quite over yet . . . I want to make this for my son. I know he’d love it! Thanks for sharing your posts with us at Brag About It this week. This is so adorable, I’m going to feature it at the next party. Hope you can join us!
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- Colleen says
These are just way too cute…I’m not sure I would be able to handle making them “disappear!”
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- barriebismark says
So cute! My three kids would love this for a cold Minnesota day!
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- Beverly says
Your hot chocolate is adorable. I would not want to drink it.
Thanks for sharing at Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Hope you come back next week so I can stop by again.
BevReply
- Miz Helen says
What a great cup of Hot Chocolate, it is adorable. We always love your recipes at Full Plate Thursday, thanks so much for sharing them with us!
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- Mother of 3 says
My middle son drinks white hot cocoa every morning; he calls it his “coffee.” These polar bear marshmallows are adorable.
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- Christine says
I just think this is the cutest!
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- Cathy Kennedy says
Brandy,
Super cute and yummy looing! I’m sharing your cleverness!! Happy Monday to you!
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- Jelica says
Aaaaa – those polar bears are soooo adorable! Makes drinking a hot cup of white hot chocolate all the more enjoyable 🙂
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- Lisa says
The polar bear marshmallows are the cutest things I’ve ever seen.
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- Audrey says
These are just too stinking cute! Sharing in ALL the places.
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- Nicole says
That polar bear marshmallow is the cutest thing! Pinning this for next time we make hot chocolate with the kids. Thank you for linking up at the #HomeMattersParty this week!
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- Elaine says
Thank you so much for linking up. Your post was totally adorable and I want to make them with my daughter. Yours will be featured at The Saturday Blog Link party at sunnysimplelife.com.
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- Miz Helen says
This is a perfect day for hot chocolate with one of your adorable Polar Bear Marshmallows! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great day and come back soon!
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- Angelina says
How adorable! I love this! Thanks for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things!
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- Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
The marshmallows are so adorable!
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- Bridget | Confessions of Parenting says
I love the season of hot chocolate. These look amazing!
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- Hayley says
They are just adorable, I wouldn’t want to drink it lol! #YourWhimsWednesday
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- Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love these marshmallows!! Pinned –
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- indah nuria says
Those jumbo bear are super cute! Wait until my kids see it!
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- Miz Helen says
I love the Polar Bear Hot Chocolate! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us soon!
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- Tru says
If this isn’t one of the cutest things I have seen! Love it and the kiddos will too!!! Happy Holidays to All!
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- Kippi says
These are wonderful. I love the polar bear marshmallows. I just posted a hot cocoa bar tour on my blog and these would be so fun to add. Happy Thanksgiving, Kippi
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- Debrashoppeno5 says
The little polar bears are so adorable. Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party.
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