If you’re like me and put your Christmas tree up the day after Halloween, you’re going to love this. Costco is really pulling out all the stops to make the 2020 holidays better than ever. First, they brought us hot cocoa bombs, and now they’ve upped the ante ahead of the holidays by making your Costco membership so much more worth it…
Costco is selling mini to-go cup ornaments decorated with festive, holiday patterns. But that’s not all—the cups have a tasty surprise inside. They’re filled to the brim with hot cocoa mix! These are all we’re craving under (or on) the tree this year.
These Are the Sweetest Christmas Decorations
Costco is selling these adorable ornaments in packs of 12, and the to-go cups are arranged to look like they’re hanging from a Christmas tree. (The cups are decorated so festively that they remind me of Starbucks holiday products.)
The best part? Each ornament has a unique flavor of hot cocoa stored inside, including eggnog, dark chocolate gingerbread and peppermint. The flavors don’t seem to be labeled, so opening each little to-go cup will be a fun surprise!
To start your holidays (and your Hallmark Christmas movie binge) off right, we suggest cracking these guys open on December 13, kind of like an Advent calendar! That way, you can indulge in your favorite wintry pick-me-up every night leading up to the big day. Does Christmas get any sweeter?
The Holidays Are in Full Swing
Sadly, you can’t get these ornaments online—you’ll have to head in-store to cop the best in holiday hot cocoa flavor. You can pick up a pack of ornaments from Costco for just $17, though the availability may vary by store. Since hot cocoa bombs were such a hit, we wouldn’t count on these mini hot cocoa ornaments lasting too long, either.
Get to Costco ASAP, and warm up on the best holiday deal this season has to offer. Your sweet tooth won’t regret it!
Cozy Hot Chocolate
Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
Fluffy Hot Chocolate
This is our daughter's favorite hot chocolate recipe. It may look like ordinary cocoa, but a touch of vanilla sets it apart from the rest. And the melted marshmallows give it a frothy body you won't get from a cocoa packet. —Jo Ann Schimcek, Weimar, Texas
Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate
My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even better made with honey-flavored bourbon if you can find that in your local store. —Andrea Harvath, Duncannon, Pennsylvania
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s delish at Christmas too. —Sasha King, Westlake Village, California
Rich Hot Chocolate
Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody Marys and fill our thermoses with these hot cocoas instead.
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste, it could be served as a dessert. —Michael Compean, Fountain Hills, Arizona
Landmark Hot Chocolate
With or without a nip of rum, my hot chocolate recipe has been a Wisconsin winter warmer for years. When the toboggan hills are calling, I skip the whipped cream and take a thermos to go. It’s always a hit and it ensures nobody is left out in the cold! —Mark Phillips, Bayfield, Wisconsin
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include it as a festive addition to brunch or an afternoon tea party. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Favorite Hot Chocolate
You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. It's smooth and not too sweet, making it just right for cozy winter days. —Flo Snodderly, North Vernon, IN
Mexican Hot Chocolate
This delicious, not-too-sweet Mexican hot chocolate is richly flavored with cocoa and delicately seasoned with spices. The whole-stick cinnamon stirrers come in handy, as the old-fashioned chocolate mixture settles if not stirred before drinking. The blend of cinnamon and chocolate flavors is wonderful! —Kathy Young, Weatherford, Texas
Crackling Hot Cocoa
This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug. —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island, Florida
Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa
Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond extracts make it taste even more special. —Vicki Holloway, Joelton, Tennessee
Kahlua Hot Chocolate
When we want a cup of hot chocolate, we prefer homemade over store mixes. A splash of Kahlúa adds a touch of fabulous. —Chung-Ah Rhee, Hollywood, California
Hot Cocoa with Almond Milk
Change up ordinary hot cocoa by stirring some dark baking cocoa into vanilla almond milk. Top it off with berry marshmallow creme or a plain large marshmallow, if you like, and add your favorite pretty sprinkles. —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, PA
Melting Snowman
After an afternoon of sledding, kids will love to warm up with hot chocolate and these special snowman toppers. The snowmen will disappear as they sip and so will the chill on their fingers and toes! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Raspberry Hot Cocoa
Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls and raspberry-flavored marshmallows, this cool-weather favorite goes from everyday to extra-special. —Andrew McDowell, Lake Villa, Illinois
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
More than a hint of cool mint makes this delicious sipper a special switch from traditional hot chocolate. Besides the rich beverage that's quick to fix, a dollop of whipped cream with crushed candy tops each mug lusciously. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ghostly Hot Cocoa
Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out of the marshmallow ghost floating on top. —Ruby Gibson, Newton, North CarolinaThe post Costco Is Selling a 12-Pack of Mini Hot Cocoa Ornaments Filled with Hot Cocoa Mix appeared first on Taste of Home.
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