Melting Unicorn Hot Chocolate
This Melting Unicorn Hot Cocoa is more than just a drink; it's an experience! With a sprinkle-rimmed mug, a marshmallow unicorn floating atop a sea of creamy white hot chocolate, and a dash of whimsy, this recipe is perfect for snow days, birthday parties, or any time you need a magical pick-me-up. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it's the perfect way to add a little magic to your day.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
- 1.38 oz hot chocolate mix 1 packet, prepared in a dish with a pour spout
- 1 tsp corn syrup
- 1 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
- 3 large marshmallows
- 6 small pretzel sticks
- 1 tsp mini chocolate chips
- 1 unicorn Candy Corn
Instructions
- Pour the rainbow sprinkles onto a flat plate.1 tbsp rainbow sprinkles
- Rim a mug with corn syrup. You can do this by dipping your finger into the corn syrup and spreading on the rim or you can add corn syrup to paper towel and spread it onto the rim.1 tsp corn syrup
- Place the rim onto the rainbow sprinkle covered plate until the edge of the mug is coated with sprinkles. Repeat for the desired number of mugs.
- To make the unicorn, break about 1/2" off of each pretzel stick. Use a stick to connect two marshmallows together and another stick to connect the third marshmallow. Add remaining pretzels as legs.6 small pretzel sticks, 3 large marshmallows
- Place mini chocolate chips into a resealable bag and microwave on high power for 15 seconds. Knead and return to microwave in 5 second increments until melted.1 tsp mini chocolate chips
- Cut a very small tip into the corner of the bag. Add chocolate to the bottom of a piece of candy corn and affix to the top of the head.1 unicorn Candy Corn
- Use the melted chocolate to pipe eyes onto the head.
- Fill the mug with hot cocoa. (This is where the container with a spout comes into play as it will not disturb the sprinkles on the rim).1.38 oz hot chocolate mix
- Add the unicorn to the top of the cocoa and enjoy.
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Notes
The trick for the eyes is to make sure you cut a teeny tiny tip into the sandwich bag. If it's too big the eyes won't look right.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg