Homemade Hot Cocoa
This homemade hot chocolate recipe will make people think you fussed, but it is so simple. —Cheryl Reitz, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Hot ChocolateIt is time to skip the mix! Learn how to make the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted. This decadent recipe is as easy as it is delicious.
Hot Chocolate BombsWarm, cozy and delightfully sweet, these hot cocoa bombs are an easy treat for a cold winter's day.
Nutella Hot ChocolateVanilla 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
Crackling Hot CocoaThis hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug. —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island, Florida
Spiked Hot ChocolateMy 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
Cozy Hot ChocolateSteaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
Dairy-Free Hot ChocolateThis wholesome vegan hot chocolate drink will leave you feeling warm and cozy on a cold, snowy day. Wrap yourself in a blanket, grab your favorite book and settle on the couch—this drink can be made in a matter of minutes.
Hot Chocolate with MarshmallowsThis hot chocolate with marshmallows recipe isn't your average cup of hot cocoa. Melted marshmallows make this the fluffiest, frothiest, coziest cocoa you'll ever sip.
Holiday Peppermint MochaMake spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in coffee liqueur instead of peppermint. —Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California
Peppermint White Hot ChocolateMy 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
Pumpkin Spice Hot ChocolatePumpkin spiced hot chocolate is a warming cinnamon and orange-infused dairy concoction with real pumpkin puree and white chocolate chips. A cloud of spiced whipped cream on top finishes it off.
Kahlua Hot ChocolateElevate your cozy drink game with this spiked hot chocolate recipe featuring a touch of Kahlua. This rich and creamy beverage is easy to customize with your favorite spirits and toppings, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.
Favorite Hot ChocolateYou need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not too sweet, making it just right for a cozy chilly night. —Flo Snodderly, North Vernon, Indiana
Gingerbread Hot CocoaAre you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a chocolate gingerbread cookie! —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, AZ
Landmark Hot ChocolateWith 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
Vanilla Almond Hot CocoaTreat 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
Mexican Hot ChocolateCold winter days beg for a sweet, warming and creamy beverage, but this Mexican hot chocolate recipe does even better. You’ll love the spicy aromas and touch of dark chocolate bitterness in every frothy cup.
White Hot ChocolateA mug of steamy white hot chocolate will warm you up from the inside out on a snowy winter day. Our recipe heats milk, white chocolate chips, vanilla and salt on the stovetop in a matter of minutes. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Italian Hot ChocolateItalian hot chocolate is thicker, creamier and chocolatier than your average, thanks to a bit of cornstarch and real chocolate. A dollop of whipped cream is the Italian equivalent of marshmallows. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Peppermint Hot ChocolatePeppermint hot chocolate is such an easy, festive drink to whip up on a whim when the night calls for it. The crushed candy canes on top complete it! —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Baileys Hot ChocolateHot chocolate already warms you up from the inside out–but the addition of Baileys makes it doubly so. A mug of Baileys hot chocolate can be served as a beverage after coming in from the cold, but also as a breakfast accompaniment to a wintery pastry or as a dessert to be enjoyed in front of the fire. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Homemade Hot Cocoa MixOut of store-bought hot cocoa packets? Don't fret—you can make homemade hot cocoa mix with cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar, dry milk powder and a pinch of salt. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Cacao Powder Hot ChocolateThis cacao powder hot chocolate favors more wholesome and less processed ingredients. Raw cacao powder provides the bitter chocolate flavor, while natural maple syrup sweetens. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Oreo Hot ChocolateThis copycat Dunkin' Oreo hot chocolate recipe is delicious and decadent—and a breeze to make! —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa MixI gave this away at our neighborhood Christmas party in cutie-patootie gift bags and was thrilled that I was able to give something to everyone. But the next week I started getting calls from the neighbors who had tried it, and I was blown away at the response. Everyone loves this! The white chocolate makes it extra creamy. —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
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whipped hot chocolate.