Creamy Hot Cocoa
Hot cocoa made school days memorable for me. Mom had it ready when I came home. It was a special time for her and me to be together. Her tasty recipe is not overly sweet, but it's oh, so comforting.
-Sara Swyers, Fayetteville, Georgia
Sugar-Free Cocoa Mix
During the winter, I keep plenty of this mix on hand. That way, I can whip up steaming mugs of...
Holiday Peppermint Mocha
Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in...
Gingerbread Hot Cocoa
Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a...
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s...
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix
We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars...
Cozy Hot Chocolate
Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
Cocoa for a Crowd
Cocoa for a Crowd comes from Pat Monson of Stewartville, Minnesota. "On a winter day, this cocoa really hits the...
Raspberry Hot Cocoa
Garnished with whipped cream, chocolate curls and raspberry-flavored marshmallows, this cool-weather favorite goes from everyday to extra-special. —Andrew McDowell, Lake...
Heavenly Drinking Chocolate
The name says it all—sipping this beverage is like experiencing an out-of-this-world blend of dark and milk chocolate. The only...
Hot Malted Chocolate
There’s nothing better on a cold day than a steaming mug of rich hot chocolate. Malted milk powder adds a...
Heavenly Hot Chocolate Mix
At Christmastime, I make up several batches of this hot chocolate mix to give away. I package it in clean,...
Butterscotch Hot Cocoa
Most people are used to adding mint flavoring to their hot cocoa. But my family favors this version, which calls...
Landmark Hot Chocolate
With or without a nip of rum, my hot chocolate recipe has been a Wisconsin winter warmer for years. When...
Ghostly Hot Cocoa
Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out...
Favorite Hot Chocolate
You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not...
Wintry Hot Cocoa Mix
"I first tasted this warming beverage on a camping trip in the mountains," recalls Ruby Gibson of Newton, North Carolina....
Honey-Bourbon Hot Chocolate
My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even...
Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa
Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...
Witches’ Brew with Broomsticks
While growing up, my boys enjoyed helping me make this beverage with "broomsticks." Now I use the recipe with my...
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include...
Truffle Hot Chocolate
Greet holiday guests at the door with steaming mugs of rich hot chocolate. As the crowning touch, offer a selection...
Ogre Eyes Hot Cocoa
Here's looking at you! Halloween guests of all ages will get a kick out of this eerie "vision" staring back...
Mint Cocoa Mix
I've made this beverage mix many times as Christmas gifts for neighbors and our three sons' teachers. The mint flavor...
Mexican Mocha Mix
This mix of coffee and cocoa is a wonderful alternative to traditional hot chocolate. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
More than a hint of cool mint makes this delicious sipper a special switch from traditional hot chocolate. Besides the...
Maple Hot Chocolate
When I first developed this version of hot chocolate, my husband was quite skeptical. But after one taste, his doubts...
Cappuccino Mix
One day friends and I were swapping recipes for hot chocolate, and someone came up with this mix. I put...