Hot Chocolate Bar

Directions

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.