5 Ways to Spice Up Your Hot Chocolate

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

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• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup egg nog
• 4 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon

2. Aztec Hot Chocolate

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• 1 cup milk
• 5 oz chopped dark chocolate
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• Tiny pinch cayenne

3. Red Velvet Hot Chocolate

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• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2.5 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
• Red food coloring
• Vanilla extract

4. Nutella Hot Chocolate

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• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp Nutella
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt

5. Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocoloate

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• 1 cup milk
• 4oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

• William & Mary
• winter break