Nothing makes you feel quite as warm and comforted as a steaming cup of hot cocoa. But if you’d like to change things up a little bit, try out one of these exciting new takes on a classic drink.

BA’s Best Hot Chocolate

If you’re used to making hot cocoa straight out of a packet, try out this homemade version for a pleasant surprise. The blend of cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate will have you saying goodbye to pre-mixed cocoa once and for all.

Source: Bon Appetit

Homemade White Hot Chocolate

Argue as much as you like about whether white chocolate is real chocolate or not, but there should be no objections that this recipe is a must-try. As classic and elegant as this recipe seems, it can be made and enjoyed within minutes.

Source: Gimme Some Oven

Crock Pot Creamy Hot Chocolate

This recipe is perfect for serving hot chocolate to a crowd, and since it’s made in a Crock Pot, you can set it and forget it.  Made with rich ingredients like heavy cream and condensed milk, it’s the perfect indulgent cocoa for special occasions.

Source: The Country Cook

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Anyone who has dunked a candy cane into a cup of hot chocolate knows how incredibly delicious the combination can be.  This recipe adds the perfect hit of refreshing mint to the drink with a few drops of peppermint oil.

Source: Food Network

Boozy Hot Chocolate

Put a grown up twist on this kid’s classic by adding a shot of your favorite spirit to your mug. Try anything from Kahlua to peppermint schnapps to spice up your nightcap.

Source: Liquor.com

Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

If you can’t get enough of that salty-sweet flavor that peanut butter and chocolate deliver, this recipe will change your life. A couple tablespoons of creamy peanut butter whisked into your cup will make you rethink traditional hot cocoa once and for all.

Source: One Ordinary Day

Mexican Hot Chocolate

If you’ve never tried Mexican Hot chocolate before, you’re in for a treat. A delicious blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and chili powder puts a fun and delicious twist on the flavors you love, and the result is pure bliss.

Source: Olivia’s Cuisine

Delight your family and friends this winter with a stand out hot chocolate recipe that they’re not likely to forget.

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