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My Favorite Hot Chocolate Recipes

11/03/21 | Beverages, Christmas, Recipes

More than a dozen rich and creamy hot chocolate recipes plus tips and tricks for customizing any hot chocolate recipe to make the drink of your dreams.

I firmly believe that there is a hot chocolate for every occasion (yes, even sweltering summer days can be hot chocolate days!).

Some days call for a quick and easy cup of classic hot chocolate. And some days you need something so rich and decadent you’ll probably want to take a little nap afterwards.

Today I’ve gone back into the Baking Mischief archives and pulled together all of my hot chocolate recipes so no matter what sort of hot chocolate day it is for you, you can find just the recipe you’re looking for.

3 different types of hot chocolate on a table.

And before we get to the recipes, I want to give you a couple tips and tricks for customizing any hot chocolate so if one of the recipes here isn’t the hot chocolate today calls for, you can still make the hot chocolate of your dreams.

How to Customize Any Hot Chocolate Recipe

Note: All of these customizations are for single servings. If modifying a larger batch, scale things up by the serving size.

For Richer Hot Chocolate

For a rich and creamy hot chocolate, use full-fat milk instead of non-fat or low-fat. For an indulgently rich drink, replace ⅓ cup of the milk with heavy cream or half and half.

For a More Intensely Chocolatey Flavor

Add 1 to 2 ounces (2 heaping tablespoons to ⅓ cup) of chopped semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (high-quality chips are fine). This will also make the drink sweeter, so if you prefer a less-sweet drink, cut the sugar by up to half.

Try Switching Cocoa Powder

You can use both natural and Dutch-process cocoa powder for hot cocoa, but the flavor they add is each slightly different.

Natural cocoa powder gives you a brighter, slightly acidic chocolate flavor while Dutch-process cocoa makes a darker-colored drink with a more robust chocolate punch. If your cocoa isn’t giving you quite the flavor you’re looking for, try swapping out the type you’re using.

To Make Spiked Hot Chocolate

To make any hot chocolate boozy hot chocolate, simply make the hot chocolate recipe as written, and once you remove it from the heat, add the alcohol of your choice to taste (usually 1 to 2 ounces/2 tablespoons to ¼ cup).

Some good spiking options are: Baileys and other Irish cream liqueurs, Kahlua and other coffee liqueurs, flavored vodkas like marshmallow or whipped cream, and peppermint schnapps.

Have Fun With Your Toppings

Aside from the classic whipped cream and marshmallows, you can get really creative with your toppings. Try flavored whipped creams like peanut butter or chocolate whipped cream.

You can also finely chop chocolate or use a vegetable peeler down the side of a chocolate bar to make chocolate curls. Sprinkles or chopped candy or peanuts are also a delicious addition.

And for a real show-stopper of a hot chocolate, drizzle something delicious over the top like fudge sauce, caramel sauce, or even dulce de leche.   

Overhead photo of three different types of hot chocolate.

The Hot Chocolate Recipes

Easy Hot Chocolate for One
Total Recipe Time: 7 minutes
This easy hot chocolate recipe is made with just three simple ingredients. It’s quick and delicious, perfect for those times when you need some hot chocolate NOW.
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Homemade hot chocolate being poured into a cup.
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 7 minutes
Salted caramel hot chocolate is a delicious twist on classic hot chocolate. Make it with just a handful of ingredients on the stovetop or in the microwave.
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Salted caramel hot chocolate in a mug with marshmallows and caramel drizzle.
The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
This easy crockpot hot chocolate is the best hot chocolate you’ll ever sip. It’s creamy, rich, and completely decadent. Make it in your slow cooker for easy hands-off cooking or on the stovetop if you’re running short on time.
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Crockpot hot chocolate in a glass mug with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 7 minutes
This rich and creamy peanut butter hot chocolate is easy to make at home and so, so good. 
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Picture of Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate on a white plate with Nutter Butter Cookies.
Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 15 minutes
Make a rich and warming Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate at home with just 3 ingredients in less than 15 minutes. No store-bought syrups or sauces needed!
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Snickerdoodle hot chocolate with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top.
Thick and Rich Hot Chocolate for One
Total Recipe Time: 7 minutes
This Rich and Thick Hot Chocolate for One is the creamiest, most decadent hot chocolate imaginable.
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Quick and Easy Chai White Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 5 minutes
This Chai White Hot Chocolate is smooth and creamy with a warming chai flavor that makes it just about the coziest drink ever.
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White Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 7 minutes
This creamy and marvelous White Hot Chocolate can be made with just two ingredients in five minutes.
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White Hot Chocolate
Baileys Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 10 minutes
This Baileys hot chocolate is smooth and creamy classic hot chocolate with a delicious boozy twist.
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Baileys hot chocolate with whipped cream and fudge drizzle.
Pink Hot Chocolate with Mason Jar Whipped Cream
Total Recipe Time: 25 minutes
Pink Hot Chocolate is the cutest hot chocolate ever with homemade whipped cream you can make in a mason jar!
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Pink Hot Chocolate with Mason Jar Whipped Cream is the cutest hot chocolate ever, with homemade whipped cream! From BakingMischief.com
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 10 minutes
You can make a warming cup of peppermint hot chocolate at home with just a few pantry staples and a candy cane. No special extracts or syrups needed.
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Peppermint hot chocolate with whipped cream in a glass mug.
Dreamy Hot Chocolate Float
Total Recipe Time: 7 minutes
This homemade hot chocolate float is a dreamy and indulgent dessert perfect for chilly evenings.
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Hot chocolate float in a glass mug.
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Total Recipe Time: 5 minutes
Frozen Hot Chocolate is the perfect icy and refreshing warm-weather treat and can be made with just five ingredients and five minutes.
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Frozen hot chocolate with whipped cream and chocolate fudge sauce drizzle.

3 different types of hot chocolate on a table.

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