Hot chocolate can be traced back thousands of years. It has an incredibly rich history, thanks to the cultures that made up present-day Mexico. While how we make hot chocolate has changed as it has been shared around the world over the course of generations, it continues to be a timeless tradition that keeps Jack Frost from nipping at your nose.
You might spend your winters curled up with a good book while drinking a steaming cup of cocoa. Perhaps your family even breaks out holiday-themed mugs to watch The Polar Express or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Whatever the case may be in your household, you don’t have to just rip open a store-bought package. Unleash your creativity when you create hot chocolate by blending it with other iconic tastes.
FUN FLAVORS:
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Cookies and cream
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Lavender white chocolate
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Snickerdoodle
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White chocolate raspberry
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Red velvet
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Chai-spiced
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Black Forest
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Peppermint mocha
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Salted caramel
TASTY TOPPINGS:
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Mini marshmallows
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Spiced whipped cream
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Peppermint candy
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Coconut flakes
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Chocolate shavings
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Butterscotch chips
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Cookie crumbs
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Cinnamon sugar
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Orange zest
HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups milk (any percentage)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chocolate (chips or chopped)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
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Combine milk, cocoa powder, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
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Whisk mixture frequently until warm (not boiling).
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Add chocolate and continue whisking until it evenly melts into the milk.
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Add vanilla extract.
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Go the extra mile by incorporating ingredients for a fun flavor. Otherwise, stop here and pour your hot chocolate into mugs with your desired toppings.