Hot chocolate is the coziest drink on a cold day. Find classic, white, flavored, vegan, and hot cocoa bomb recipes here. Top each mug with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Browse all 21 hot chocolate recipes below. Each one includes a printable recipe card with ingredients, steps, and timings.
Christmas Spiced Hot Chocolate
Christmas spiced hot chocolate combines melted dark chocolate and creamy whole milk infused with fragrant holiday spices.
Cozy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Holiday Recipe
These comforting Cozy Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Bars bring winter fireside sweetness to party dessert platters.
Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar Homemade Marshmallow Cocoa Station
This inviting Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar warms chilly winter evenings with steaming Dutch chocolate cocoa and gourmet toppings.
Creamy Vegan Hot Chocolate: Rich Dairy-Free Cocoa
Silky and luxurious dairy-free hot chocolate crafted with melted dark chocolate, Dutch cocoa, almond milk, and pure maple syrup.
Grinch Hot Chocolate: Festive Green Holiday Mug
Grinch Hot Chocolate brings storybook holiday magic straight to your warm cozy mugs. Rich white chocolate melts into velvety warm milk.
Hot Chocolate Cheesecake: Rich Winter Dessert
Decadent hot chocolate cheesecake transforms winter's most comforting warm beverage into an extraordinary baked dessert centerpiece.
Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups: Rich Ganache Marshmallow Bites
Hot chocolate cookie cups transform cozy winter mugs of hot cocoa into sweet, handheld pastry treats.
Hot Chocolate Lasagna: No-Bake Layered Dessert
Hot Chocolate Lasagna translates beloved winter mug comfort into a chilled four-layer dessert sensation. Crushed Oreo cookies form a crunchy buttery crust.
Hot Cocoa Pancakes: Fluffy Chocolate Breakfast Stack
Hot Cocoa Pancakes bring the comforting sweetness of a warm fireside drink to the morning griddle.
Hot Cocoa Peppermint Cheesecake Bites
These festive hot cocoa peppermint cheesecake bites bake rich hot chocolate cheesecake over a crunchy Oreo cookie crust.
Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies: Gooey Holiday Treats
Marshmallow Surprise Hot Cocoa Cookies recreate all the comfort of a steaming winter mug in chewy cookie form.
Orange Hot Chocolate
Make rich orange hot chocolate with milk infused with orange peel, cocoa, melted dark chocolate, and vanilla. Like a chocolate orange in a mug.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate French Toast: Festive Brunch
Peppermint Hot Chocolate French Toast brings cozy holiday flavors to weekend breakfast tables. Thick brioche slices soak up rich cocoa egg custard.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins Cocoa Marshmallow Recipe
Warming Peppermint Hot Chocolate Muffins capture cozy fireside beverage nostalgia inside moist bakery-style chocolate muffins.
Pink Strawberry Hot Chocolate Creamy Winter Drink
This dreamy pastel Strawberry Hot Chocolate transforms cold winter afternoons into whimsical cafe celebrations.
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Bombs: Festive Cocoa Spheres
These red velvet hot chocolate bombs bring holiday magic to cozy winter evenings. Crimson chocolate spheres melt open under streaming hot milk.
Rich Christmas Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows
Luxurious holiday hot chocolate crafted with real dark chocolate, Dutch cocoa, warm spices, and toasted marshmallows.
Rich Vanilla Bean White Hot Chocolate
Creamy, rich hot beverage made with real melted white chocolate, whole milk, heavy cream, and pure vanilla bean paste.
Valentine Hot Chocolate Bar Slow Cooker Cocoa Board
This comforting Valentine Hot Chocolate Bar keeps steaming cocoa velvety smooth for hours in a slow cooker.
Valentine Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe with Marshmallows
Valentine hot cocoa bombs turn warm mugs of milk into rich drinking chocolate. Hollow spheres hide cocoa powder and mini marshmallows inside.
White Chocolate Orange Hot Cocoa
Make silky white chocolate orange hot cocoa by steeping orange zest in warm milk and whisking in white chocolate. Creamy and never curdled.