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5 Hot Chocolate Recipes to Try

Sam Lavelle| View Author Bio

It’s officially hot chocolate season. Get in the spirit with these 5 variations on hot chocolate recipes, ranging from basic to super indulgent.

Basic Homemade Hot Chocolate

This simple homemade hot chocolate recipe is as easy as it is tasty. With just a few ingredients you’ll be warm and toasty all winter long. Bonus: the recipe includes instructions for making homemade whipped cream to add on top.

Basic Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe


Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Enjoy the seasonal flavor of peppermint combined with the sweetness of white chocolate with this recipe from Conant’s Riverside Farms in Richmond VT. With just 5 ingredients (6 if you add marshmallows!), you’ll be sipping in a quick 15 minutes.

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Recipe


Island Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a cozy cup of Island Hot Chocolate, a twist on the classic winter beverage that infuses familiar rich chocolate with a hint of tropical spices. The combo creates the ultimate warm, comforting drink that’s perfect for chilly evenings.

Island Hot Chocolate Recipe


Frozen Hot Chocolate

Turns out hot chocolate doesn’t actually have to be hot. This recipe is basically a hot cocoa milkshake and is so simple to make. Now nothing can stop you from being a true New Englander and drinking a cold beverage in the winter.

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe


Hot Chocolate Stuffed French Toast

Apparently hot chocolate doesn’t even need to be a drink! Filled with gooey marshmallows and topped with a drizzle of chocolate, this Hot Chocolate Stuffed French Toast is perfect for cozy mornings as the ultimate breakfast treat.

Hot Chocolate Stuffed French Toast

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