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Recipes for Hot Chocolate Everything

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October 30, 2019 By Lisa Sharp 2 Comments

When it starts to get chilly nothing warms you up like hot chocolate! Don’t stop with just a cup of hot chocolate, try all these other hot chocolate recipes as well.

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As soon as the temperature starts to drop I start craving hot chocolate. It’s warm, comforting, and puts me in a Christmas mood with one single cup. 

While there are so many delicious kinds of hot chocolate you can make there are also hot chocolate-flavored treats. Don’t just drink hot chocolate this year, eat it as well.

When you find a recipe that you love be sure to add it into your Christmas recipe book so you don’t have to hunt it down again next year. I hate when I find an amazing recipe and then can’t remember where I put it or what website it came from. Keeping them all organized really helps prevent that problem.

Hot Chocolate Recipes

These delicious treats will warm you right up and brighten your day.

Hot Cocoa Inspired by The Santa Clause

If you like the Santa Clause movie you've likely wished you could taste Judy's hot cocoa and now you can!

Hot Chocolate Pancakes

Photo Credit: www.livinginhappyplace.com

This easy hot chocolate pancake recipe is made from scratch using cocoa powder and beats any box pancake mix hands down!

Pink Hot Chocolate Recipe

Photo Credit: julieblanner.com

Pink Hot Chocolate is a whimsical warm wintery drink – a twist on traditional hot chocolate.

French Hot Chocolate with Salt

Photo Credit: champagne-tastes.com

This decadent, vegan-friendly Salted French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud) is a European-style hot cocoa that’s made with dark chocolate, whole milk & cream (or coconut milk & coconut cream), and topped with flavorful gourmet salt.

Hot Chocolate Muffins

Photo Credit: thestressfreechristmas.com

Looking for a simple Christmas breakfast recipe? These hot chocolate muffins are easy to make and delicious. They can even be frozen.

Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots

Photo Credit: www.spabettie.com

Fill a minty cool shot glass with hot chocolate - spiked or not - for a festive and fun cheers to the holidays!

Candy Cane Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake

Photo Credit: www.coffeewithus3.com

The perfect combination of peppermint and chocolate comes together in this Christmasy Candy Cane Frozen Hot Chocolate Milkshake recipe!

Peanut Butter Instant Pot Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

This decadent Peanut Butter Instant Pot Hot Chocolate is the perfect touch up of the classic hot chocolate. Rich, creamy and made with only 5 ingredients, this comforting hot chocolate is great for cold days, lazy mornings and life’s indulgent moments.

Gluten-Free Caramel Hot Chocolate Cookies

Photo Credit: www.faithfullyglutenfree.com

Warm up with these Gluten Free Caramel Hot Chocolate Cookies that have a rich, fudge-y base topped with a chocolate caramel square, and finally a marshmallow. Perfection.

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: thestressfreechristmas.com

Love hot chocolate but want something a little bit different? This peppermint white hot chocolate is simple to make and very rich and delicious!

Hot Cocoa Cake 

Photo Credit: thecakechica.com

Devil's Food cake, filled with marshmallow filling, frosted with cocoa frosting and garnished with marshmallows and more marshmallow filling, dusted with cocoa powder.

Snowflake Hot Chocolate on a Stick 

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Cute and easy homemade holiday gift idea: Make snowflake hot chocolate on a stick. Stir the snowflakes into hot milk for a perfect cup of hot chocolate.

Easy Hot Cocoa Cupcakes 

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Turn a boxed Devil’s Food Cake Mix, store-bought icing, and mini marshmallows into fun hot chocolate cupcakes with this easy recipe.

Thin Mint Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: thestressfreechristmas.com

Thin Mint Hot Chocolate is simple and delicious. You make mix some up in a matter of minutes. It’s best enjoyed with some whipped cream and a Thin Mint on top.

The Best Hot Chocolate Float Recipe

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The flavors from the vanilla extract, the pinch of salt, and the combination of cocoa and dark chocolate chunks will have you throwing away the powdered hot chocolate packs in your pantry.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Date Balls 

Photo Credit: www.sustainablecooks.com

esty Homemade Mexican Hot Chocolate Date Balls are simple gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan snacks that you can make in your own kitchen. Learn how to ditch the store-bought date bars and make a spicy chocolate version yourself!

Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake

Photo Credit: www.bunsenburnerbakery.com

This easy chocolate cake is made with a double dose of hot chocolate: in the batter and in the glaze! Add a marshmallow drizzle and some miniature marshmallows on top for a hot chocolate bundt cake reminiscent of a steaming mug of hot cocoa.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Cocoa

Photo Credit: fivemarigolds.com

Looking for a different take on the classic hot cocoa? Try this chocolate covered cherry hot cocoa inspired by the candy.

Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Photo Credit: everafterinthewoods.com

All the flavor of hot chocolate in a delicious cookie!

Hot Chocolate Donuts with Toasted Marshmallows

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Indulge in these baked hot chocolate cake donuts topped with toasted marshmallows and a sprinkling of cocoa powder.

Rich and Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: www.cookingwithcarlee.com

Come in from playing in the snow to a hot mug of rich, creamy and delicious hot chocolate. Making it in the slow cooker means it's super simple and hot and ready when you are.

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

Photo Credit: www.persnicketyplates.com

This Hot Chocolate Poke Cake takes everything you love about hot chocolate and puts it into a delicious cake form.

Christmas Week

Photo Credit: www.crumbblog.com

These gooey cocoa brownies are topped with a toasted marshmallow. They're like a big mug of hot cocoa in brownie form!

Cocoa Coffee

Photo Credit: www.courtneyssweets.com

Cocoa Coffee, a blend of two favorite hot beverages that everyone loves. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate for the ultimate coffee and cocoa.

Hot Chocolate on a Stick

Photo Credit: sugarandcharm.com

This is the most delectable mix of dark and milk chocolate, sweetened with honey and a touch of vanilla extract – delicious! It requires no baking and makes a wonderful gift!

Mexican Hot Chocolate Pudding Cake

Photo Credit: www.crumbblog.com

This old-school dessert magically separates into layers of fudgy cake and a warm chocolate sauce. Cinnamon and chipotle powder give the sauce the same spicy kick as a mug of Mexican-style hot chocolate.

Herbal Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: homespunseasonalliving.com

Use homegrown dried herbs as a tasty and natural way to up your homemade hot chocolate game.

Nutella Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: www.chocolatesandchai.com

If ever there were two things that didn’t need improvement, they’d probably be Nutella and Hot Chocolate. They go great with everything. Toast. Marshmallows. Spoons. You name it. But combining them has that ‘Mind = Blown’ quality that only ideas as simple as this can do.

Peppermint Buttercream Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

Photo Credit: www.thismamaloves.com

Hot cocoa cupcakes? Yes! Topped with peppermint buttercream, these got chocolate cupcakes are perfect for a snowy day!

How to Make Tsokolate (Filipino Hot Chocolate)

Photo Credit: theunlikelybaker.com

Tsokolate or Filipino hot chocolate is unadorned. Made with just milk and tablea or cocoa tablets, it is what chocolate purists dream of.

Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: www.hungryhealthyhappy.com

The super adorable snowmen that top these hot chocolates are so easy to make.

Cinnamon Infused Thick Italian Hot Chocolate (Cioccolata Calda)

Photo Credit: www.justalittlebitofbacon.com

Move over hot cocoa. It’s time to have rich and decadent, thick Italian hot chocolate! In just a few minutes you’ll be sipping on a drink which is somewhere between a chocolate ganache and drinkable pudding.

Hot Chocolate Martini

Photo Credit: www.thekitchenismyplayground.com

Hot chocolate, Kahlua, creme de cacao and vanilla vodka combine to deliver rich chocolate flavor in these scrumptious and easy chocolate cocktails.

Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

Photo Credit: dancingthroughtherain.com

As easy dessert recipes go, this hot chocolate cheesecake dip is right up there with the best of them! Whether you're making game day desserts or a snack for the family, everyone will love this chocolatey goodness!

Slow Cooker Red Wine Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: 4sonrus.com

What can be better than dressing up basic hot cocoa with a bottle of red and turning it into something so special? This slow cooker red wine hot chocolate.

Healthy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Recipe

Photo Credit: www.moonandspoonandyum.com

This super creamy and delicious Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe with Pumpkin is like pumpkin pie in a cup!

Mexican Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Photo Credit: snappygourmet.com

Mexican Hot Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, a fun twist on Mexican hot chocolate with a cajeta filling.

Raw Dairy Free Hot Chocolate Recipe

Photo Credit: www.nestandglow.com

Quick and easy recipe for raw vegan hot chocolate. Made using raw cacao and sweetened just with fruit. This drink is milk-free and gets a creamy taste from raw cashews.

Hot Chocolate Cookies

Photo Credit: bakingwithmom.com

Can you picture yourself enjoying these cookies on a cold day, snuggled up by the fire? Hot Chocolate Cookies are a chocolate treat that would turn any cold day warmer.

Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies Recipe

Photo Credit: fantabulosity.com

Hot Chocolate Muddy Buddies: Chex Party Mix is a crowd favorite that doesn’t require lots of time and effort. It keeps you out of the kitchen, and enjoying the party.

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream

Photo Credit: belleofthekitchen.com

These hot chocolate cupcakes are topped with delicious marshmallow buttercream and made to look like little cups of hot cocoa! With a candy cane handle and mini marshmallows on top, these are so fun for the holidays!

Blackberry Hot Chocolate

Photo Credit: www.littlesugarsnaps.com

Blackberry Hot Chocolate is dark, mysterious, intense & fun. Made with real blackberries, dark chocolate & milk. It’s perfect for snuggling up with in winter.

Cute Mugs for Your Hot Chocolate

What do you need to go with your hot chocolate or maybe for a bit of milk if you make one of the other hot chocolate desserts? A cute Christmas mug! 

I love Christmas mugs and have quite the collection which I display in a glass cabinet each holiday season. I love to use them and I love that they work for Christmas decor.


My Favorite Way to Make Hot Chocolate

When making hot chocolate I turn to my hot chocolate maker. It makes the best hot chocolate, even if you are simply using a hot chocolate mix.

stainless steel hot chocolate maker
It also froths milk which is perfect for lattes. I use mine so much, especially during the cool months. It’s stainless steel and dishwasher safe so it’s really easy to keep clean.

Another bonus is because of all the froth you can make a smaller amount of hot chocolate but it feels like a full cup. It also makes it the perfect temperature without any babysitting.

This is the type of item that is likely to go on sale during Black Friday sales or Amazon Prime Day so keep an eye out and you may be able to get one for a very good price.

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  1. Lisa Huff says

    October 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    Thanks for including my recipe! What a great list of ideas. Pinning now!

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  2. giulia lombardo says

    October 31, 2019 at 3:45 am

    Chocolate doesn’t judges but understand so it is always a good deal and every recipes seems absolutely delicious!!!

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