If you're craving cozy drinks to warm your family from the inside out, look no further! This list is a curated collection of homemade hot chocolate recipes, each one a delicious departure from the pre-packaged stuff. From classic hot chocolate to adventurous flavor combinations, there's something to satisfy every chocolate craving. Get ready to ditch the packets and discover how easy hot chocolate from scratch can be – your taste buds will thank you!
Need a festive warm beverage for a crowd? These recipes can all be doubled and kept warm in a slow cooker. Offer an assortment of toppings for your guests to build their own cup, like whipped cream, marshmallows, sprinkles and shaved chocolate.
Worried about making too much? Store any leftover hot chocolate in the fridge, and warm gently on the stovetop to avoid curdling the milk. Your family can enjoy the leftovers as easy desserts for up to a week.
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DIY Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix
Vanessa M. said: My kids beg to make this recipe together every time the weather gets chilly. DIY Mexican Hot Cocoa Mix makes a large batch of dry mix that keeps very well in a sealed container, so it is ready to mix with hot milk or water to make a delicious mug of Mexican hot chocolate anytime you need some warming up. My kids love all the measuring, pouring, and stirring that is involved!
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chocolatemoosey.com
S’mores Hot Chocolate
This homemade hot chocolate recipe is a creative riff on s'mores that uses cookie butter to achieve the graham cracker flavor.
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favfamilyrecipes.com
Unicorn Hot Chocolate
This adorable pink-tinted white hot chocolate recipe is just asking to be made for your daughter's next sleepover.
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marthastewart.com
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Kids can help with this easy peppermint hot chocolate, which can be made with your post-holiday leftover candy canes.
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littlesugarsnaps.com
Blackberry Hot Chocolate
This delicious hot chocolate recipe has a hint of spring, with a homemade blackberry sauce balancing out dark chocolate hot cocoa.
1 review
lilluna.com
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Mexican hot chocolate is thicker and creamier than most hot chocolate recipes, with a warming blend of spices that gives it a wonderful flavor and aroma.
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wishesndishes.com
Creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
This hands-off slow cooker hot chocolate makes a fun and cozy drink that will stay warm for hours with an occasional whisk to keep everything combined. If your crockpot is large enough, you can double this easy hot chocolate recipe for a crowd.
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celebratingsweets.com
Homemade White Hot Chocolate
Homemade hot chocolate doesn't get much easier than this kid-pleasing one-step recipe. Just heat all of the ingredients on the stovetop and enjoy.
1 review
biggerbolderbaking.com
DIY Hot Chocolate Mix
Simple pantry ingredients make this easy hot chocolate mix, which you can make in advance and keep on hand for homemade hot cocoa at a moment's notice.
1 review
jamonkey.com
The Grinch Mint Hot Chocolate
The perfect Christmas hot chocolate to sip during a holiday family movie night.
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