Winter’s coming and there’s no better way to celebrate than to warm up with your favorite hot chocolate! While regular hot cocoa is a classic, here are four ways to spice up your typical hot chocolate for holiday season.
Peppermint hot chocolate
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 hot cocoa mix
Peppermint extract
Peppermint candy or candy cane for garnish
Whipped cream (canned or homemade)
Instructions: Prepare your hot cocoa mix in a mug according to the directions on the package using milk or water. Stir in 2-4 drops of peppermint extract. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint candy.
Salted caramel hot chocolate
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 hot cocoa mix
½ cup of caramel sauce
Whipped cream (canned or homemade)
Salt (preferably flaky) for garnish
Instructions: Prepare your hot cocoa mix in a mug according to the directions on the package using milk or water. Add ½ cup of caramel sauce to your hot chocolate and stir until it’s well combined. Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Vanilla hot chocolate
Servings:1
Ingredients
1 hot cocoa mix
Vanilla extract
Whipped cream (canned or homemade)
Instructions: Prepare your hot cocoa mix in a mug according to the directions on the package using milk or water. Stir in your vanilla extract and top with whipped cream.
Cinnamon hot chocolate
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 hot chocolate mix
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Whipped cream (canned or homemade)
Instructions: Prepare your hot cocoa mix in a mug according to the directions on the package using milk or water. Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to your mug and give it a good stir to ensure that the ingredients are well combined. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Whatever recipe you choose, we hope you enjoy these cozy drinks as you get into the holiday spirit!