Hot chocolate by the fire, Christmas songs playing in the background and the smell of fresh pine trees through the house makes the perfect winter night. A great way to spend time with family and friends.
But, are you satisfied with the easy to make Swiss Miss packs? Nesquick? Or maybe Hershey’s?
Let’s walk away from the commercialized and the manufactured ones this winter season and enjoy some legit hot chocolate goodness directly from your kitchen.
Check out these hot chocolate recipes you definitely should try this winter.
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Salted caramel has been such a craze lately. Salted caramel cookies, sundaes, cakes and candies. Why not hot chocolate, right? Grab the full recipe from A Night Owl.
Melted Chocolate with Sea Salt Whipped Cream
Just look at how delectable this drink looks. A tad similar to the salted caramel, but with a massive difference because of the sea salt chocolate whipped cream. Very hipster and definitely a must-try!
Black Cherry Bourbon
I’m letting you know ahead of time that this is not meant for kids. This has a kick of cherry bourbon which all of your adult guests and relatives enjoy. Don’t worry. We have more child-appropriate recipes later on.
But, til then, you can get this recipe here.
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter
Now, this is one recipe everyone from all ages would enjoy. Well, except those who have a peanut allergy. This recipe is pretty much a Reese’s Peanut Buttercup literally in a cup. Yes, melted chocolate and peanut butter. What can be better?
Click here for the recipe, people!
Creamy Peppermint Chocolate
I love Starbuck’s peppermint mocha like I love breathing air. Which is why this recipe is going on my regular menu. It only takes 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to make. Also, you can try adding some Kahlua coffee to make it a spiked up mocha for adults!
Recipe here.
Unicorn Hot Chocolate
The bright colors of this recipe will surely grab the attention of your kids even the ones who are picky eaters. Rather than using the traditional dark chocolate, this recipe calls for white chocolate instead. Of course, the marshmallows are still there, but you can opt for colored mallows then garnish it with rainbow sprinkles.
Grab the entire recipe here.
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
Run, run, run as fast as you can. You can’t catch me. I’m the gingerbread man! He has been caught and has been included in one of the best hot cocoa recipes. Run and grab it here!
Truffle Flavored
Calling for 70% dark chocolate and some espresso powder, this would be a great drink to serve your adult guests. The kids will most likely not enjoy the bitter taste, but this recipe also includes several different whipped cream flavors you can choose from!
Check out the full recipe!
Pumpkin Spice
Turn your favorite Thanksgiving dinner item into a potential winter night favorite drink! Pretty much tastes the same – only easier to consume! Check out the recipe here.
Hot Choc-Colada
Spike up your hot choco drink with a shot of rum, pineapple juice and coconut milk! Take it from hot chocolate to a hot choc-colada! R21 drink, people…keep that in mind! ;)
Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
For those who are all about red velvet, Tidy Mom has figured out how to combine your favorite to your favorite winter drink. And she didn’t forget to complete the red velvet goodness with a cream cheese whipped cream! Get a hold of the luscious recipe here!
Elsa White Chocolate
Do you want to build a snowman? No, I want this Else inspired white chocolate drink! Oh gosh. I can already imagine my die-hard Frozen fan nieces! They’re gonna go crazy over this. So will your girls! Get this awesome recipe here.
Raspberry White Chocolate
Your kids will get interested just by the color and we all know kids love berry flavored things. Well, this one is a Pinterest topper so I take it that it’s very good! Try it for yourself with this recipe!
Strawberry Sweethearts Cocoa
Combine melted chocolate and strawberry ice cream. What do you get? A strawberry sweetheart cocoa! Not a fan of strawberry flavored stuff, but I would want to try this at least once. But, for those strawberry lovers, this is perfect for y’all! Find the recipe here.
Cookies and Cream
Got a stash of Oreo cookies in your cupboards? Try making this delicious drink and the way you look at Oreos will totally change for the better. Oreos and milk are good. Oreos and chocolate milk is even better!
Find the recipe here.
Smores Hot Cocoa
Well, hello there, sexy. Calories have not looked any sexier than this and of course, pizza. I just want to take a spoon and dig in. Smores is love! Grab this mouthwatering recipe here.
Eggnog Mexican Cocoa
I cannot believe this recipe only takes 4 minutes to make! If only it were easy to get ahold of egg nog where I’m at. Still, give this a try! Hot chocolate and eggnog are two traditional Christmas drinks!
See the recipe here!
Kahlua Hot Cocoa
So, it just so happens that I bake a lot which means I have all of these ingredients in my pantry. Tonight is going to be one warm night! Give it a try here.
Nutella Hot Chocolate
Kids love Nutella so there’s no going wrong with this choice. Even adults will appreciate the hazelnut and chocolatey goodness of this drink!
Recipe here.
Lavender Hot Cocoa
If dried lavender is easy to come by where you are, then you MUST give this a try. The smell of the flowers and the chocolate will surely be a thing to behold. I can already smell the goodness!
Find the recipe here.
There you have it folks.
Christmas may be over by the time you read this. But, winter isn’t over yet and the Yuletide spirit is still lingering. Time to get the fire going and just sit back, relax with a mug of one of these in your hands.
Now, that’s a great winter break.
Merry Christmas, Momooze-ers!
Which one is your favorite here? Let us know in a comment below!
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