Get Cozy All Winter With These Creative Hot Chocolate Recipes (2024)

For a drink that reminds you of a winter wonderland, this white hot chocolate will do the trick, especially when topped with mini marshmallows. Vanilla extract helps to add even more richness.

Get Ree's White Hot Chocolate recipe.

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Skip the stovetop and let your slow cooker do the work! The delicious ingredients including both cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate bars meld together without much effort.

Get the Crock-Pot Hot Chocolate recipe.

This homemade mix isn't just pretty to look at... it tastes delicious, too! And all you have to do is add water, heat, and serve.

Get Ree's Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix recipe.

Ree's basic hot chocolate recipe is the base for so many fun variations, like citrusy orange hot chocolate, raspberry hot chocolate, mint hot chocolate, and more.

Get Ree's Delicious Hot Chocolate recipe.

You only need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up this classic mix. Keep it stored in the pantry for those unexpected snow days!

Get the Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix recipe.

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If you're looking for ways to doctor up a packet of hot chocolate mix, try adding a few extra ingredients like dark chocolate truffles and flaky sea salt to really up the flavor. There are also two other fun ways to elevate your hot cocoa packets.

Get the Salted Dark Chocolate Truffle and Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate recipe.

Flip hot chocolate on its head! This take features a mug of warm vanilla milk layered with fluffy chocolate cream on top. The result tastes like a creamy, warm milkshake.

Get the Whipped Hot Chocolate recipe at Hummingbird High.

Thick and super rich, you only need a small cup of Spanish hot chocolate to make an impact. Oh, you can also dip homemade churros in it to make it extra decadent!

Get the Spanish Hot Chocolate recipe at A Sassy Spoon.

It's a tough call on which is more comforting: a cinnamon roll or hot chocolate. So we say combine them! Make white hot chocolate and add a dash of cinnamon and brown sugar.

Get the Cinnamon Roll Hot Cocoa recipe at Simple Joy.

Want to take those warm spices to the next level? Add some cardamom and nutmeg along with that cinnamon for a creamy, dreamy delight. It only takes two minutes of prep time!

Get the Slow Cooker Spiced White Hot Chocolate recipe at Mom on Timeout.

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Not only is the Irish cream liquor used to spike this hot chocolate recipe, but it's also added to the homemade whipped cream for even more flavor.

Get the Baileys Hot Chocolate recipe at Little Sugar Snaps.

This over-the-top recipe is made with three types of chocolate (dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and cocoa powder) and sweet caramel. But you can take it one step further by topping it with marshmallows, whipped cream, and even more caramel sauce!

Get the Creamy Homemade Caramel Hot Chocolate recipe at Orchids and Sweet Tea.

Even those who are skeptical about eggnog will love this winter mash-up. The spiced drink adds so much richness to the classic hot chocolate.

Get the Eggnog Hot Chocolate recipe at Sugar and Soul.

Unlike traditional American hot chocolate which often uses cocoa powder, this French variety (also called Le Chocolat Chaud) is made with a mixture of heavy cream, milk, and real chopped chocolate.

Get the French Hot Chocolate recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.

Whether it's for Christmas or Valentine's Day, this colorful hot chocolate recipe is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. The unexpected red drink is a truly indulgent treat.

Get the Red Velvet Hot Chocolate recipe at Marsha's Baking Addiction.

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Brown sugar and bourbon are the secret ingredients in this hot cocoa recipe. The extra topping of caramel sauce is also highly encouraged.

Get the Bourbon Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.

There is so much holiday flavor packed into this mug of hot chocolate. It's made with good quality chocolate, molasses, sweetened condensed milk, and warm spices, like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

Get the Gingerbread Hot Chocolate recipe at Butter Be Ready.

While this recipe won't warm you up, it will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth! The frozen drink is a fun twist on a winter classic.

Get the Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe at The Recipe Critic.

Calling all coffee lovers! This hot cocoa has a hint of instant coffee powder to transform it into a mocha creation.

Get the Vanilla Mocha Hot Cocoa recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

A pinch of chili powder and a dash of cayenne give this chocolate drink a hint of spice. The subtle heat is a great way to warm up from the cold.

Get the Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe at Isabel Eats.

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