The first snowflakes have started to fall near me and that means it’s time to dig out some recipes for Hot Chocolate! Warm hot chocolate is a must in our house, and every member of our family likes to make theirs a little different. Hot chocolate is our favorite go-to treat after an afternoon in the cold whether it’s skiing, building a snowman or just shoveling the front driveway. It is the perfect way to cuddle up after some winter fun and make some memories.
7 Deliciously Decadent Recipes For Hot Chocolate
Are you ready for some amazing hot chocolate? I can almost taste the warm chocolate now! Check out these awesome recipes.
The BEST Classic Hot Chocolate
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This no-frills version of hot chocolate will give you a warm, creamy and delicious cup of hot chocolate every time. There is a secret ingredient in this recipe that begins with a V and is essential for an amazing hot chocolate. Can you spot the secret ingredient? Mmm, delicious! Get the recipe here.
Nutella Hot Chocolate
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Raise your hand if you love Nutella? Rich velvety chocolate paired with smooth hazelnut, yum! If you like your hot chocolate rich and decadent, this recipe is going to rival the best hot chocolate you have ever had. If you are feeling fancy, you can add crushed candy canes to the top. Get the recipe here.
Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate
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I was a bit skeptical of the salted caramel trend for a while, and then I tried it. Now when I have a choice of fancy pants flavors I almost always choose salted caramel. The sweet and salty combination is so delectable that you will enjoy every last sip of this caramel hot chocolate. Get the recipe here.
S’mores Hot Chocolate
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Continuing on our tour of decadent hot chocolates that need to jump in my cup! OMG check out this S’mores Hot Chocolate, doesn’t it look divine? This mug has all the taste of camping but in a dreamy liquid form. I love the crunchy bits of graham cracker lining the cup to make this cup feel extra special. Get the recipe here.
Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate
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My husband needed a quick cookie for a work thing last night, and together we threw together some delicious Snickerdoodles for his coworkers. Now I wish we had made some Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate too! This delicious recipe starts with white chocolate and adds the yummy cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg flavors that are undeniably snickerdoodles. Yum! Get the recipe here.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mocha
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Coffee, my love! So we meet again… This decadent drink is for all the adults who may need a pick me up after all that playing in the snow. Use this super simple recipe for a yummy peppermint mocha and you’ll be thanking me. This recipe is also easily made single serve so you can slip the unleaded version to the kids, and a caffeinated version of hot chocolate for yourself. Perfect! Get the recipe here.
Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate
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Pumpkin lovers of the world can unite their favorite fall flavor with hot chocolate for a taste that is all winter. This is a white hot chocolate that mixes with flavors of pumpkin pie and vanilla. Who’s making one for me? Get the recipe here.
Your photos are amazing. You did a great job of making me want to try these recipes. I think the husband and kids would love to make these Christmas Eve after church.
I want to try all of these! My favorite is the caramel one. It looks fantastic!
Oh wow, you have some super fancy hot chocolate recipes here! I love the look of the store’s version, although I always tend to go for the old faithful traditional hot chocolate myself :)
yum yum yum. These all look like delicious dessert treats that could definitely help with a chocolate craving…
Make hot chocolate for the first this year a few weeks ago and I can’t seem to get enough. All these recipes look delish. Love to try some of these for girls night in as I’m sure it would be a hit!
Nutella hot chocolate?! I am all in for that recipes. This sounds delicious!
wow – are you kidding me right now? these ALL look amazing! My daughter is addicted to hot chocolate right now so this come at just the right time.
Wow these look SO GOOD!! It’s still 60 degrees and holding here…but, I’m still willing to try one (or three) of these hot chocolate recipes!
Oh boy I’m on chocolate overload right now. I know it’s the holidays but seriously I just ate a whole bag of these peppermint dark choc candies from Trader Joes, in 48 hours! I cannot be trusted with chocolate!
I love Peppermint Hot Chocolate. Actually I love anything with peppermint and chocolate this time of year. The pumpkin hot chocolate sounds so unique. I never would have thought to put these flavors together.
I was inspired when I found this pumpkin hot chocolate too! Pumpkin spiced lattes are yummy, so I have to believe a pumpkin hot chocolate would be equally delicious!
HAHA! I didn’t even have to make it all way down the list before I pinned and tweeted this post!! I love hot chocolate and so do my babies, we’re going to have to try some of these recipes, for sure!
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I love hot chocolate and I can’t wait to try out all of these :) They looks so delicious x
These all look so delicious! I am a huge hot cocoa drinker this time of year! I especially like the sound of the Peppermint Hot Cocoa recipe!
That s’mores hot chocolate…oh my goodness! That looks absolutely amazing. Actually this whole list looks awesome. We are having a big (huge, enormous, crazy) Christmas Eve party, and I was thinking about doing a hot chocolate bar for the kiddos.
Oooh, a hot chocolate bar would be so much fun! Your kids will have a blast. You could also include a few extra add-ins like coffee or Irish Cream to make it special for the adults if you have a crowd. So much fun! :)
Oh yum! I love hot chocolate when it’s cold outside. I want to start with that Salted Carmel Hot Chocolate!!
Give me salted caramel anytime I love the stuff. Have you ever tried salted caramel latte too? It is so good!
I have not tried a salted caramel latte, but I think I know what I’m getting next time I buy a coffee! Thanks for the tip, yum!