17 Hot Chocolates That Make Cold Days Worth It
Hot chocolate doesn’t have to be powdery or predictable. These recipes go full comfort mode with rich cocoa, bold twists, and just the right amount of sweetness to make any cold day feel better.
They’re perfect for snow days, cozy nights, or anytime a warm mug sounds like the right move.
Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
This Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is great for holiday gifting. Also, this Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe is great anytime you want a cup!
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Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate — (aka Stress-busting Hot Cocoa)
Whether you’re trying to cut back on caffeine or want to nourish your mind and body in a superfood kind of way, this adaptogenic hot chocolate is the perfect drink for you. It’s a great focus-boosting morning drink, but it’s also the perfect thing to snuggle up with at the end of your day.
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Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy, is sweet, minty, and comforting and makes a wonderful holiday hot chocolate.
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BEST Mint Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe (Hot Cocoa)
For me, the holiday season isn’t complete without some homemade hot chocolate. Every winter, I make this Mint Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate recipe for the whole family to enjoy. We love it for the holiday season. It stays fresh and hot for hours in the slow cooker, making it perfect for a party. It’s so much easier than making it over the stovetop – you’ll never go back to your old method after you’ve tried this recipe.
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Candy Corn Hot Chocolate
This fall-infused candy corn hot chocolate is made with a white chocolate base and thickened with heavy cream. Garnish it with marshmallows and fun sprinkles!
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Caramel Crunch Hot Chocolate with Skor Bits and Caramel Drizzle
This Caramel Crunch Hot Chocolate with Skor Bits and Caramel Drizzle is not an over-the-top recipe. It’s the perfect match between simple and special making it easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
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Crock-Pot Vegan Hot Chocolate
Vegan hot chocolate is a fast and easy non-dairy drink for people who love chocolate but choose a vegan diet or have lactose intolerance. You can make this treat for a crowd or just for yourself using a slow cooker.
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Warm Spiced Bone Broth Hot Chocolate
This bone broth hot cocoa is nutritious and indulgent. It’s like wrapping yourself in a cozy blanket on a chilly day, but with a hidden health boost. It’s heavenly flavored with warm spices and tastes so good, especially when paired with a tasty cookie like my Speculoos. Plus, it’s an incredibly delicious way to incorporate bone broth into your daily routine, just like my Purple Soup with bone broth.
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Orange Hot Chocolate
Orange Hot Chocolate is the perfect beverage for those colder fall days and to keep you warm all winter. This recipe takes the classic hot chocolate and adds a citrusy orange flavor for an even more decadent drink. Top with whipped cream or marshmallows for an indulgent treat!
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Gingerbread Hot Chocolate (Single Serving)
This Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Recipe comes together with just three ingredients in five minutes for the perfect single-serving drink. Add your favorite toppings for a decadent treat!
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Dandelion Hot Chocolate (Mocha)
Who doesn’t love mocha – that delicious blend of chocolate and coffee? This dandelion hot chocolate is a wonderful twist using roasted dandelion root coffee to make a healthy herbal hot chocolate beverage. Top it with my maple whipped cream and sit back and relax. Best of all, no one will know it’s not “real” coffee.
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Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate
This creamy homemade hot chocolate recipe has cocoa, chocolate, and a secret ingredient that boosts the silky, creamy mouthfeel without the weightiness of cream.
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Warm up with this delicious homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe. It’s the perfect cozy drink for the colder months and is made with rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint.
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Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Dark chocolate hot chocolate is the perfect treat to satisfy a chocolate craving. This rich and creamy, easy homemade recipe will warm you up on a chilly day. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s ideal for cozy evenings and tastes much better than store-bought cocoa. Follow this simple recipe to make the ultimate dark hot chocolate at home!
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Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Take one sip of this rich and creamy Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, and you’ll be whisked away to a snowy mountain top. Well, maybe not, but you’ll be one step closer to white chocolate bliss!
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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Cocoa in a Crockpot
This hot chocolate slow-cooker recipe goes perfectly with Christmas cookies or a cake! Make this delicious slow cooker hot chocolate cocoa this winter season for a Christmas party or other holiday gathering. It’s very simple – you make it in a slow cooker or Crockpot and let your guests enjoy it nice and hot! It will be a hit in the cold weather for after caroling or served at a Christmas party.
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Boozy Hot Chocolate Gift Kit
A homemade hot chocolate mix makes a wonderful gift. When the weather is chilly, everyone loves a mug of hot chocolate or hot cocoa, preferably with extras like mini marshmallows and a miniature bottle of something warming to make it extra special! This homemade hot cocoa gift is so easy to make. You might like to make a batch of them for friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, or anyone you feel deserves a special treat this Christmas.
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