Hot Chocolate Recipes

The best way to warm cold winter days is with some hot chocolate! Here you’ll find homemade hot chocolate recipes for Mexican hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate and more.

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The 8 Best Gourmet Hot Chocolate Makers

There's no better treat on a winter day than a cup of homemade hot chocolate. These hot chocolate makers (some of which double as espresso machines!) are designed to create rich and frothy cocoa drinks you'll love.

Homemade Hot Cocoa

This homemade hot chocolate recipe will make people think you fussed but it is so simple. —Hershey Food Corporation,...

Cacao Powder Hot Chocolate

1 review

Cacao powder hot chocolate is warm, comforting and intensely chocolatey. With antioxidant-rich cacao powder and your choice of honey or...


Oreo Hot Chocolate

While Dunkin' may no longer serve its Oreo hot chocolate, we've got the perfect copycat recipe that tastes just like...


How to Make a Hot Chocolate Flight for an Extra Cozy Night

Make your holidays a little more festive with this hot chocolate flight! You'll get four different types of cocoa so...

Homemade Hot Cocoa

28 reviews

This homemade hot chocolate recipe will make people think you fussed but it is so simple. —Hershey Food Corporation, Cheryl...


Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

4 reviews

What’s better than having hot cocoa on demand? Not much! With this homemade hot cocoa mix, dreams become reality.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Round out a cozy December evening with two mugs of peppermint hot chocolate.


Baileys Hot Chocolate

Rich, velvety chocolate and the smooth sophistication of Irish cream, this Baileys hot chocolate is a true luxury in every...


Hot Chocolate Dip

3 reviews

Serve hot chocolate dip with cookies and crackers to scoop up that classic cocoa flavor in dessert form.


White Hot Chocolate

1 review

A single batch of this homemade white hot chocolate recipe warms you up on a cold day, while a double...

Italian Hot Chocolate

Italian hot chocolate is hot cocoa’s sophisticated cousin. This version is extremely chocolaty and completely satiating with its thick viscosity....


Frozen Hot Chocolate

This frozen hot chocolate recipe uses real chocolate to make a creamy drink that's as rich and decadent as French...


Mexican Champurrado

Champurrado, a beloved atole, is prepared with cocoa and masa harina. This warm, thick beverage is enjoyed during the Mexican...


The Yawn Brew Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar Keeps Me Cozy All Winter Long

This hot chocolate Advent calendar adds 24 small moments of indulgence to your holiday season.


Pumpkin Pie Hot Chocolate

Pumpkin pie vodka hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday cocktail. Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a...

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We Tried This 3-Ingredient Whipped Hot Chocolate and It’s Perfect for the Holidays

Easy, delicious and erupting with rich chocolate flavor, whipped hot chocolate is our new favorite winter drink.


3 Best Hot Chocolate Gift Sets for Christmas 2025

These hot chocolate gift sets are perfect for everyone in your life!


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The Best Hot Chocolate Mixes According to Cocoa and Cozy Experts

What's the best hot chocolate mix for a cozy night in with your favorite movie? We tested nine brands to...


Hot Chocolate Bombs

Warm, cozy and delightfully sweet, these hot cocoa bombs are an easy treat for a cold winter's day.


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15 Things to Put in Hot Chocolate (Besides Mini Marshmallows)

Baby, it's sure cold outside and just the time for hot cocoa. But don't be basic! Try a few new...


11 Best Hot Chocolate Bombs You Need This Holiday Season

Fill your cup with chocolaty goodness this holiday, thanks to these adorable hot cocoa bombs.


How to Make the Sweetest Hot Chocolate Board

With mini marshmallows, candy canes and our favorite holiday cookies, hot chocolate boards make any gathering more festive.


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French Hot Chocolate

3 reviews

Throw that powdered drink mix to the side! It's time to make French hot chocolate with thick, rich cream and...


Biscoff Hot Chocolate

1 review

Crumble Biscoff cookie pieces on top for a sweet touch. —James Schend, Taste Recipes Deputy Editor, Culinary

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Chai Hot Chocolate

Inspired by the traditional Indian beverage, this chai drink combines spice with decadent chocolate. —James Schend, Dairy...


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9 Cozy Hot Chocolate Desserts to Enjoy All Winter

We took inspiration from our favorite wintertime sipper for these hot chocolate desserts. Try marshmallow-filled cookies, cocoa-dusted cakes and more.


Maple Hot Chocolate

4 reviews

When I first developed this version of hot chocolate, my husband was quite skeptical. But after one taste, his doubts...


Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Mix

7 reviews

When our children left for college, they each insisted on taking a large container of this cinnamon-y cocoa mix with...


Hot Cocoa Mix

4 reviews

In just a few quick minutes, you can whip together an old-fashioned treat certain to be enjoyed by all at...


Mint Cocoa Mix

9 reviews

I've made this beverage mix many times as Christmas gifts for neighbors and our three sons' teachers. The mint flavor...