18 Hot Chocolate Recipes That'll Keep You Warm and Cozy

Who doesn't like to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate when the weather gets cold? We sure do! And, while we’ll sometimes reach for one of our favorite packaged mixes (all of which are good for baking, too), nothing beats a homemade cup of cocoa, made with creamy, melted chocolate. You might think that it’s tricky to make from scratch but it actually couldn’t be simpler. With just a handful of common ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you’ll be able to whip up a rich and indulgent cup. Wondering where to start? We like this recipe because it has three delicious ideas for mix-ins: one sweet, one smoky and one minty. It will transform your basic hot chocolate into a one-of-a-kind treat for almost no extra work at all!

Ellie’s indulgent hot chocolate comes together with just a handful of common kitchen ingredients. Rich cocoa powder and fragrant cinnamon make it delicious, without adding extra calories.

Fragrant cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom and chile powder (yes, chile powder!) are the perfect complement to the creamy sweetness of homemade hot chocolate.

Ree’s homemade hot chocolate gets an easy (and elegant) upgrade: a semi-sweet chocolate decoration that melts into the cup making your cocoa extra rich and flavorful!