Mix, toppings, mugs and marshmallow math — grab everything before the first snow-day crowd arrives.
| Item | How much | Got it | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa mix | 1 tbsp per mug × guests + 4 | Or make from cocoa, sugar, powdered milk | |
| Milk | ~1 cup per mug | Slow cooker on warm beats constant kettle runs | |
| Mini marshmallows | 1 big bag | Disappears twice as fast as you think | |
| Large marshmallows | 1 bag | For toasting over the stove with supervision | |
| Chocolate chips | 1 small bowl | Melts into the cocoa — kids' favorite | |
| Crushed candy canes | 4–5 canes, crushed in a bag | Post-holiday candy aisle bargain | |
| Whipped cream | 1 can | Chill it — it holds better | |
| Caramel or fudge sauce | 1 jar each | Spoon, not squeeze, for less mess | |
| Sprinkles + cinnamon | 2 small shakers | The 'fancy' tier of the bar | |
| Mugs | 1 per person + 2 spares | Towel under each to catch drips | |
| Topping bowls + small spoons | 1 per topping | Muffin tin works if short on bowls | |
| Tray + cleanup rags | 1 tray, 2 wet rags | The bar lives and dies by the rag station |
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