{"id":51599,"date":"2023-01-20T12:55:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T19:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/?p=51599"},"modified":"2025-06-11T08:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:47:07","slug":"best-homemade-hot-chocolate-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sugarhero.com\/best-homemade-hot-chocolate-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the best parts of winter is getting to drink LOTS of hot chocolate! There is absolutely nothing better than a mug of delicious, rich and creamy hot chocolate…unless it’s gourmet hot chocolate with unique flavors, bold toppings and new techniques! Need a homemade hot chocolate recipe for a crowd or a special drink for an intimate gathering? You’ve come to the right place — we’ve got all the hot chocolate recipes & ideas you could want. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is made the old-fashioned way, with real melted chocolate for a rich texture and deep chocolate flavor. The bright minty flavor makes this the perfect holiday drink.<\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Orange Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Orange Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy homemade hot chocolate with a vibrant orange flavor! Real orange rind is used to make this hot chocolate, so the citrus taste is fresh and authentic.<\/div>\n\n
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Strawberry Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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If you like chocolate-dipped strawberries, you'll love this strawberry hot chocolate recipe! It's a rich and creamy homemade hot chocolate with real strawberries blended right in. <\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Raspberry White Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This warm, comforting drink is made with real raspberry puree and white chocolate. It’s beautiful, delicious, and tastes like melted berries & cream ice cream!<\/div>\n\n
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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This easy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is the perfect hot chocolate recipe for a crowd! It’s super rich and creamy, comes together quickly in the Crock-Pot, and uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. <\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Creme Brulee White Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This rich, creamy hot chocolate, topped with crunchy caramel, tastes like crème brulee in liquid form! It's flavored with delicate white chocolate, a hint of brown sugar, and a whole lot of vanilla bean paste. <\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Nutella Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Nutella Hot Chocolate is a rich, indulgent sipping chocolate with Nutella mixed right in! It’s perfect on its own, or topped with whipped cream and toasted hazelnuts. <\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Cherry Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Cherry Hot Chocolate is a thick, rich homemade hot chocolate that tastes like a cherry cordial! <\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Make your own salted caramel hot chocolate at home! Salted caramel is the base for this thick homemade hot chocolate. It’s incredibly rich and indulgent!<\/div>\n\n
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Frozen Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Frozen Hot Chocolate is an easy and delicious soft-serve treat! Blend softened ice cream and chilled hot chocolate to make this endlessly customizable delicacy. <\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Lavender Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Lavender Hot Chocolate is a delicious homemade hot chocolate recipe with the delicate taste of lavender throughout!<\/div>\n\n
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Cinnamon Bun White Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Cinnamon Bun White Hot Chocolate is an unbelievable mix of white chocolate, lots of cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla, candied pecans, whipped cream, and if you are feeling a little crazy – caramel drizzle! Yes, please!<\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Hot Chocolate Floats<\/h4>\n
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Hot chocolate has never tasted so good! Regular hot chocolate gets an upgrade by adding ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and other gourmet toppings. <\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Hazelnut White Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Hazelnut White Hot Chocolate starts out with toasted hazelnuts steeped in milk and finished with the combo of cream and white chocolate to make a super rich and smooth treat with a great nutty flavor. Sounds heart and body warming just thinking about it!<\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Creamy, dreamy, rich and smooth Coconut Milk Hot Chocolate. Made with real chocolate and topped with toasted coconut!<\/span>
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French Hot Chocolate (Le Chocolate Chaud)<\/h4>\n
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This French Hot Chocolate is easy to make, silky, and rich in chocolate flavor. You will only need 10 minutes to make this Parisian-style hot chocolate and a few simple ingredients.<\/span>
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Snickerdoodle White Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate is a delicious twist on your standard hot chocolate. It's spiced with cinnamon sugar and perfect for cookie dunking!<\/span>
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Boozy Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Boozy Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate is a fun, rich and decadent adult take on a classic hot chocolate!<\/span>
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Coffee Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This creamy Coffee Hot Chocolate is made with real chocolate, instant coffee and topped with a delicious homemade coffee whipped cream. Caffeinated hot chocolate is the perfect drink to start off your day!<\/span>
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Matcha Peppermint White Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Matcha Peppermint White Hot Chocolate is a fun and festive way to enjoy matcha green tea and milky white chocolate, spiked with refreshing peppermint.<\/span>
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Whipped Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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Trendy Whipped Hot Chocolate is a delicious treat kids of all ages (and adults) will love! We’re talking clouds of fluffy, mousse style chocolate on top of warm hot cocoa. Yes please!<\/span>
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White Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This White Hot Chocolate is creamy, smooth and comforting. It's also super simple to make with only 4 ingredients!<\/span>
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Oreo Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Oreo Hot Chocolate is a Dunkin' Donuts copycat that is better than the original! A thick, creamy, rich hot chocolate that tastes like pure Oreos — A must-have winter drink for cookies 'n' cream lovers.<\/span>
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Rich and Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate<\/h4>\n
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This Rich and Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate is made with generous amounts of semisweet and bittersweet chocolate. It's finished with whipped cream, marshmallows, and drizzled chocolate syrup!<\/span>
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Chocolate Chai Latte<\/h4>\n
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This Chocolate Chai Latte is super creamy and warming! It's the perfect cozy spiced drink with its aromatic blend of cinnamon, cloves and cardamom! <\/span>
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