Hot Chocolate RecipesA chocolate dairy-free drinkhttp://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1020605/dairy-free-peppermint-hot-chocolate-recipe

This version of hot chocolate is spruced up with peppermint flavor and is completely dairy-free making this safe for vegans to enjoy. Top it off with yummy coconut whipped cream, making it one delicious hot drink.

Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned hot chocolate? In this version we created peppermint flavored dairy-free option for those who are lactose intolerant or for those who are vegan and do not consume dairy. We garnished our hot drinks with cute little marshmallow snowmen Peeps, however if you want to keep this 100 percent vegan look for "dandies" that are vegan friendly marshmallows sold at your local health food store. Finally hot cocoa everyone can enjoy!Dairy-free peppermint hot chocolate recipeInspired by colourful palateServes 2Ingredients:

o 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk, soy milk or almond milko 2 peppermint tea bagso 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powdero Raw agave for sweetnesso Coconut whipped cream  for garnish (optional)o Crushed peppermint candies (double check ingredients if vegan)o Snowmen Peeps or dandies vegan marshmallows (optional)

Directions:1. In a small pot over medium heat, add the coconut milk along with the peppermint tea

bags and the cocoa powder, mixing well.2. Bring to a simmer and remove from the heat. Allow to sit 3-4 minutes and remove the

tea bags.

3. Divide the mixture between two mugs. Top with coconut whipped cream, crushed peppermint (optional) and a snowman Peep or a dandies vegan marshmallow. Serve immediately as it's best when hot.

3 Boozy hot chocolate recipes - This is not your average hot chocolate

There's really nothing better than a big mug of hot cocoa during the chilly months. If you're starting to feel the stress of the holidays and need a cocktail to cope, try one of these luscious and decadent boozy hot chocolate recipes!

These creamy hot chocolate recipes are spiked to make handling the holidays just a little bit easier and a whole lot more fun. Triple these recipes if you plan on making them for holiday parties!1

Bourbon coconut hot chocolate recipe

Serves about 4Ingredients:

o 1 cup whole-fat coconut milko 2 cups regular milk

o 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

o 4 ounces milk chocolate

o 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

o 3 tablespoons bourbon

o 1 cup whipped cream

o Melted white chocolate (for the rim)

o Coconut (both toasted and not)

Directions: 

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the coconut milk, regular milk, cocoa powder, milk chocolate, bourbon and heavy cream. Whisk repetitively for about 4-5 minutes or until thick and creamy. Remove from heat.

2. Dip mugs into the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with regular coconut flakes.

3. Pour the hot chocolate into the mug and garnish with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.

Cookie and cocoa butter hot chocolate recipe

Serves about 2Ingredients: 

o 2 cups milko 3-1/2 ounces dark chocolate

o 1 cinnamon stick

o 1 teaspoon sugar

o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

o 2-1/2-3 tablespoons spiced rum

o Whipped cream for garnish

o 4 tablespoons melted chocolate

o About 2-1/2 tablespoons chopped almonds

Directions: 

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the milk, dark chocolate, cinnamon stick and vanilla. Whisking constantly, mixing the hot chocolate until chocolate is fully melted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in rum.

2. Dip two mugs in melted chocolate (about 1 tablespoon on each) and pour the hot chocolate evenly between two mugs. Garnish each with whipped cream and a drizzle of melted chocolate and 1-1/4 tablespoons chopped almonds.

White chocolate and almond butter hot chocolate recipe

Yields about 2-1/2 cupsIngredients: 

o 1-3/4 cups + 2 tablespoons milko 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

o 4 ounces white chocolate

o 1 tablespoon almond butter

o 2 tablespoons white chocolate liqueur

o Chopped almonds

o Whipped cream

Directions: 

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the milk, vanilla, white chocolate and almond butter. Whisking constantly, heat the mixture for about 5 minutes, or until combined and creamy. Whisk in white chocolate liqueur.

2. Garnish with whipped cream and chopped almonds.

Hot dark chocolate with cinnamon and cognac

Cozy up with a cup of spiked hot chocolateRelaxing by the fire on a cold winter day, sipping a cup of thick hot chocolate. Isn't winter great?

When it's winter, the menus change and hot chocolate appears in different variations. Learn how to make a very thick hot chocolate like it's done in Italy. This time though, it's spiked with a little bit of cognac and cinnamon to make the taste more special on the cold winter days.

Hot dark chocolate with cinnamon and cognac recipe

Yields 2 cups

Ingredients:o 3/4 tablespoon cornstarch (or flour)o 1-1/2 ounces unsweetened cocoa powder

o 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

o 1-1/2 ounces dark chocolate (60-70 percent), chopped

o 1-1/2 tablespoons sugar (adjust according to the sweetness you prefer)

o 1-1/2 cups milk

o 1 tablespoon cognac

Directions:1. Over low heat, in a small saucepan, mix the cornstarch, cocoa powder, cinnamon,

chopped chocolate and sugar.2. Pour in the milk, little by little, and mix continuously with a small whisk.

3. Add the cognac before the hot chocolate thickens and let the alcohol evaporate, about 2 minutes.

4. If the hot chocolate is too thick or needs more sugar, just add more milk and sugar.

Frozen hot chocolate two ways - Frozen treat!

The weather might still be cool, but it doesn't mean you can't have a delicious frozen drink! These simple and flavorful recipes are packed full of flavor and a breeze to make. Plus, the kids will love helping to make (and of course drink!) these fun frozen treats.

Frozen milk chocolate hot chocolate recipe - Serves 2

Ingredients:o 2 cups iceo 1 envelope milk chocolate hot chocolate

o 1-2 cups whole milk

o Whipped cream

o Chocolate syrupDirections:

1. In a high speed blender, add ice, hot chocolate packet and 1 cup of the milk.2. Start blending and stream in more milk until you reach desired consistency.

3. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Frozen white chocolate hot chocolate recipe - Serves 2

Ingredients:o 2 cups iceo 1 envelope white chocolate hot chocolate

o 1-2 cups whole milk

o Whipped cream

o Chocolate syrupDirections:

1. In a high speed blender, add ice, hot chocolate packet and 1 cup of the milk.2. Start blending and stream in more milk until you reach desired consistency.

3. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Hot cocoa mix ornaments - A Christmas craft you can drinkLooking for a fun Christmas craft? Fill a large ornament ball with all the fixings for the perfect glass of hot cocoa.

Christmas ornaments just got a whole lot more fun! These festive treats are fantastic little gifts and are perfect for Christmas. Who doesn't love an edible gift?

Hot cocoa mix ornaments

Yields 2 ornaments

Ingredients: o 2 ornaments with removable topso 4 packs hot chocolate mix

o Add ins: Red sprinkles, green sprinkles, mini marshmallows, mini white chocolate chips and mini semisweet chocolate chips

Directions: 1. Take tops off ornaments and, using a funnel, pour in hot chocolate mix. Gently tap down

containers so the mix is settled. Our ornaments used 2 packs of hot chocolate mix per ornament.

2. Still using your funnel, add in sprinkles and then shake gently to distribute equally.

3. Finally top with desired add in — mini chocolate chips, marshmallows, etc.

4. Put tops back onto the ornaments and gift with a tag that explains how to make the hot chocolate. (You can find these directions on the packets of hot chocolate)

Pumpkin hot chocolate

A fun fall twist to your cup of cocoa!How do you make a hot cup of cocoa better? Add pumpkin!

There's nothing better than a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly fall night and, since it's pumpkin season, why not add some in? You get the warmth of pumpkin spice with all the goodness of chocolate. It's the best of both worlds!Pumpkin hot chocolate recipeServes 2Ingredients:

o 1-1/2 cups milk (any kind will do)o 2 tablespoons pumpkin pureeo Pinch of salto 1/8 teaspoon almond extracto 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powdero 1 tablespoon honey (or more if you like it sweet!)o 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin spice

Directions:1. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk together.2. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally until hot but not boiling.3. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.

Red velvet hot chocolate recipe - Think outside the cake box!Red velvet cake is a classic dessert. However, sometimes a classic needs a little change. When it's cold outside, this hot chocolate recipe will warm you up and keep that fun red velvet look!

Red velvet cake is synonymous with delicious. It's a classic Southern treat that has hit it big in bakeries all across the nation. However, don't be scared to think outside the box when you want this sweet treat.

A fun way to switch things up is by taking the idea of this traditional cake and turning it into a delicious hot chocolate recipe. Its bright color and delicious chocolate taste will tickle both children and adults with delight. Plus, it's a few less calories than devouring a whole cake.

Red velvet hot chocolateIngredients:

o 2 cups whole milko 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels

o 1/2 teaspoon red gel no taste food coloring

o Whipping cream

o Vanilla sugar

Vanilla sugar whipped cream:o 1 cup heavy whipping creamo 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar (no vanilla sugar? Add regular sugar and a drop of vanilla

extract)

Directions:1. For whipped cream: Add heavy cream and vanilla sugar to a cold metal bowl. Either

whip by hand with whisk or with hand-held mixer until soft peaks form.2. For hot chocolate: In a small pan, combine milk, chocolate morsels and food coloring.

Gently simmer until hot and all the chocolate is melted. I like to use a small whisk to make sure everything is incorporated. Top with freshly whipped cream.

Slow Cooker Sunday: Big batch hot chocolate with 5 easy additions

How to make creamy hot cocoa in the slow cooker, plus some topping ideasSlow cooker hot chocolate is the best idea because of its ease, flavor and the amount it yields. Any party guest will go crazy over this creamy chocolate drink, especially with these fabulous fall flavor ideas.There are also plenty of ways to customize this hot chocolate and change up the flavor. Use the base recipe below, and make yours even tastier with these additions:

o A few heaping spoonfuls of Nutellao About 1/2 cup of pumpkin pie filling and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice

o Half a jar of marshmallow fluff, skipping the marshmallows altogether

o A few heaping spoonfuls of Cookie Butter or Biscoff Spread

o A few crushed candy canes and a few teaspoons of white chocolate extractThere are definitely other ways to flavor and change your hot chocolate based on the flavors you love — it's time to get creative.

Slow cooker hot chocolate recipeThis hot chocolate is prepared in your slow cooker, leaving you with very little work to do and a great result when it's done, but note that it does take a little advance planning, since it takes almost three hours to complete.15 large mugs Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 2 hours 30 min | Total time: 2 hours 50 minIngredients:

o 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, choppedo 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

o 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

o 8 cups whole milk

o 1 tablespoon vanilla

o Pinch salt

o Marshmallows or whipped cream (optional)Directions:

1. Spray your slow cooker generously with nonstick cooking spray.2. In the slow cooker, combine the unsweetened chocolate, milk chocolate chips and

sweetened condensed milk. Mix well, and cover the slow cooker.

3. Cook on high for 30 minutes, stirring the chocolate every 10 minutes to help it melt.

4. Slowly add in the milk, whisking constantly. Stir in the vanilla. Add the pinch of salt.

5. Cover, and cook on high for another 2 hours.

6. Stir it right before serving.