13 Tasty Hot Chocolate Recipes
Hot chocolate season is officially here, and I just love playing with new recipes! Gourmet hot chocolate is super popular right now, and there are so many fun flavor combos coming from the trend.
1. Olaf Cocoa
White hot chocolate dyed blue + THIS Olaf Cocoa Kit = very happy Frozen fans! These would make really cute kits for gifting too! Love it! Get the recipe HERE.
2. Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
This yummy Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa can be made ahead of time and reheated, for a quick and easy brunch treat.
3. Eggnog Mexican Hot Chocolate (Egg-Free and Dairy-Free)
This yummy Eggnog Mexican Hot Chocolate is egg-free and dairy-free, and still crazy good.
4. Nutella Hot Chocolate
This Nutella Hot Chocolate sounds like a dream… A creamy, delicious, hazelnutty dream.
5. Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
If you’re a peanut butter-lover like me, you have to try this Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate!
6. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
I love peppermint and white chocolate, so I’m definitely trying this Peppermint White Hot Chocolate!
7. Frozen Hot Chocolate
I can’t help but think about Serendipity when I think of Frozen Hot Chocolate… Anyone else??
8. Orange Hot Chocolate
Why didn’t I think of adding some orange zest to my hot chocolate?? YUM! Get the recipe HERE.
9. Strawberry Hot Chocolate
Since strawberries aren’t really in season right now, I’m certain you can use frozen, thawed strawberries. Get the recipe HERE.
10. Cheesecake Hot Chocolate
Ummm… Is this real life?? Oh my word, this sounds divine! Get the recipe HERE.
11. Toblerone Hot Chocolate
Toblerones are my absolute favorite candy bar. How have I never thought to make hot chocolate with them?? Get the recipe HERE.
12. Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
This would be the perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Love it! Get the recipe HERE.
13. Almond Joy Hot Chocolate
Coconut milk makes this super creamy hot cocoa extra coconut-y. So clever! Get the recipe HERE.
BONUS: Adults Only Red Wine Hot Cocoa
Oh my goodness, this stuff is AMAZING… Get the recipe HERE.
Spread the hot chocolate love with these adorable, giftable hot cocoa cones…
Brighten someone’s day this holiday season with these festive Santa & Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones!
Written by Danielle for Hip2Save. Danielle is a proud mom to 5 amazing kids in Utah, who lives for coffee and baking. She’s dedicated to balancing her own interests and passions, while encouraging her children to follow their own paths in life.
Thanks for the yummy ideas. Very useful today in PA!!!
You’re welcome!
Another GREAT idea for an adult hot chocolate would be what my family calls a “Snuggly.” All you do is make regular hot chocolate (even from the packets) and then once made you add (you decide the amount) Peppermint Schnapps. And ENJOY! It is sooooooo good. It makes you feel warm and snuggly hence the name.
You can make an awesome Nutella hot chocolate w/o adding any sweetener or cocoa powder. I make it all the time and it has only 2 ingredients: Nutella and whole milk! I just whisk the two together really well in a saucepan and put it on low heat until it’s nice and hot. Super simple and delicious!
When I was a kid, my grandmother would drop a butterscotch candy into a mug of hot chocolate and it would melt in there as it cooled down enough for me to drink it. As an adult, I get the same flavor by adding a little butterscotch schnapps to my mug of hot chocolate 😉