Hot Chocolate Recipes

The best way to warm cold winter days is with some hot chocolate! Here you’ll find homemade hot chocolate recipes for Mexican hot chocolate, creamy hot chocolate and more.

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Biscoff Hot Chocolate

1 review

Crumble Biscoff cookie pieces on top for a sweet touch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary

Chai Hot Chocolate

Inspired by the traditional Indian beverage, this chai drink combines spice with decadent chocolate. —James Schend, Dairy...


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10 Cozy Hot Chocolate Desserts to Enjoy All Winter

We took inspiration from our favorite wintertime sipper for these hot chocolate desserts. Try marshmallow-filled cookies, cocoa-dusted cakes and more.


Christmas Cocoa

3 reviews

“A sprinkling of crushed candy cane lends a festive touch to this creamy hot cocoa…or place a chocolate mint candy...


Hazelnut Hot Chocolate

1 review

Vanilla beans and a hazelnut liqueur like Frangelico lend a sophisticated flavor to this hot chocolate. With such rich taste,...

DIY Hot Cocoa Mix

5 reviews

Because we live in Idaho and have long, cold winters, hot chocolate is a staple for our family. With this...


Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

1 review

I gave this away at our neighborhood Christmas party in cutie-patootie gift bags and was thrilled that I was able...


Chilled Hot Chocolate

2 reviews

You do not have to wait for the snow to fall to enjoy the rich taste of hot chocolate, thanks...


Vegan Hot Chocolate

1 review

This wholesome vegan hot chocolate drink will leave you feeling warm and cozy on a cold, snowy day. Wrap yourself...


Kahlua Hot Chocolate

1 review

Elevate your cozy drink game with this spiked hot chocolate recipe featuring a touch of Kahlua. This rich and creamy...


Crackling Hot Cocoa

1 review

This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug. —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island,...


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Hot Chocolate

1 review

It is time to skip the mix! Learn how to make the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted. This...


Sugar-Free Cocoa Mix with Cinnamon

5 reviews

Here's a delicious winter warmer-upper featuring a tasty blend of cinnamon and cocoa. Louise Clough of West Fork, Arkansas shared...

Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate

My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even...


Easy Hot Chocolate Mix

3 reviews

I bring this mix along when we travel to enjoy as a bedtime snack in our hotel room. It has...


Chocolate Coffee

Imagine a deliciously decadent mocha-style drink made from an incredible chocolate syrup, complete with a whipped cream folded into it....


Wintry Hot Cocoa Mix

5 reviews

"I first tasted this warming beverage on a camping trip in the mountains," recalls Ruby Gibson of Newton, North Carolina....


Sugar-Free Cocoa Mix

1 review

During the winter, I keep plenty of this mix on hand. That way, I can whip up steaming mugs of...


Cocoa for a Crowd

Cocoa for a Crowd comes from Pat Monson of Stewartville, Minnesota. "On a winter day, this cocoa really hits the...


Gingerbread Hot Cocoa

2 reviews

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a...


Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

2 reviews

Pumpkin spiced hot chocolate is a warming cinnamon and orange-infused dairy concoction with real pumpkin puree and white chocolate chips....


Holiday Peppermint Mocha

Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in...

Heavenly Drinking Chocolate

1 review

The name says it all—sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only...


Raspberry Hot Cocoa

1 review

Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls and raspberry-flavored marshmallows, this cool-weather favorite goes from everyday to extra-special. —Andrew McDowell, Lake...


Landmark Hot Chocolate

4 reviews

With or without a nip of rum, my hot chocolate recipe has been a Wisconsin winter warmer for years. When...


Hot Malted Chocolate

3 reviews

There’s nothing better on a cold day than a steaming mug of rich hot chocolate. Malted milk powder adds a...


Heavenly Hot Chocolate Mix

7 reviews

At Christmastime, I make up several batches of this hot chocolate mix to give away. I package it in clean,...


Butterscotch Hot Cocoa

1 review

Most people are used to adding mint flavoring to their hot cocoa. But my family favors this version, which calls...