This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WM chapter.
As the temperatures drop outside, many of us want nothing more than to curl up on the couch with some blankets and a nice warm cup of hot chocolate. But if you’re hosting a holiday party or just need a pick-me-up for those cold-weather blues, sometimes a packet of Swiss Miss just doesn’t cut it. Here are some of my favorite recipes to spice up your hot chocolate!
1. Egg Nog White Hot Chocolate
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup egg nog
- 4 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
2. Aztec Hot Chocolate
- 1 cup milk
- 5 oz chopped dark chocolate
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Tiny pinch cayenne
3. Red Velvet Hot Chocolate
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2.5 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
- Red food coloring
- Vanilla extract
4. Nutella Hot Chocolate
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp Nutella
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
5. Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocoloate
- 1 cup milk
- 4oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice