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10 Hot Chocolate Recipes You’ll Love

Winter is the perfect time to sip something warm and yummy. Hot chocolate always hits the spot, providing the perfect dose of comfort. Here are 10 of our recipes that run the gamut from simple and delicious to absolutely decadent!

1. Hot Chocolate

This classic hot chocolate made with four simple ingredients is perfect for enjoying after spending the day outdoors. Serve with a chocolate-coated marshmallow on a stick that melts the moment you drop it in your mug.

2. Hot Chocolate with Melted Marshmallows

This dark hot chocolate is made extra creamy thanks to the melted homemade marshmallows. And the Mexican-inspired hits of cinnamon and cayenne truly enhance the flavour.

3. Hot Chocolate with Apricot Whipped Cream

Love the decadent flavours of a Sachertorte cake? We put them in a mug with melted chocolate, whipped cream and apricot jam. Unique and tasty!

4. Candy Cane-Flavoured Hot chocolate

What could be more festive than the fresh, minty flavour of candy cane hot chocolate? It’s perfect for sipping by the tree on Christmas morning!

5. Orange and Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Bright citrus meets the warmth of cinnamon in this cozy drink! Simply simmer some milk with cocoa powder, a cinnamon stick, large orange zest and chopped chocolate, and then serve with a sprinkle of orange powder made from grated orange zest and sugar.

6. Almond Hot Chocolate with Crushed Cranberry Meringue

For something a bit different, try this almond hot chocolate. Made with dark chocolate, almond drink, almond butter and cocoa, it makes a great plant-based alternative to the usual version. But to keep it vegan, make sure to omit the cream topping and cranberry meringue.

7. White Hot Chocolate

With its milky flavour, this white hot chocolate is a wonderful alternative to its classic chocolate counterpart. Perfect for warming up after a day spent outdoors, this smooth and creamy drink will be a hit with the whole family. Its orange, white chocolate and nutmeg flavours provide instant comfort at first sip. 

8. Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow on a Stick

This is a more involved recipe, where you make these adorable chocolate cubes topped with a dollop of torched marshmallow. But the effort will have been worth it the moment you add one to a cup of hot milk and it melts! They also make for an original gift idea; simply place them in a decorative box.

9. Hot Chocolate Mixes

Prepared hot chocolate mix is always great to have on hand and ready to go when the craving hits! Try these two versions: one to keep in your pantry, and the other to offer as a gift during the holidays.

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