13 Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipes

A warm mug of rich and creamy hot cocoa is the perfect antidote to a cold winter day. Discover the 13 best ways to enjoy it with these 13 homemade hot chocolate recipes. From classic kid-friendly hot chocolate to grown-up spiked hot cocoa, there's a warm winter treat for everyone here.

Caramel being drizzled over a mug of hot chocolate and whipped cream.

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

A spoonful of salted caramel takes your favorite cool-weather drink to the next level.

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: Mommy Christmas

Holiday Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Holiday eggnog hot chocolate is a cozy, creamy holiday drink made with eggnog, chocolate, warm spices, and whipped cream.

Get the recipe: Eggnog Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: The Chaotic Table

Mexican Hot Chocolate

This isn’t your average hot chocolate. It’s rich, creamy Mexican hot chocolate made with Abuelita, cinnamon sticks, and just enough cayenne to warm you up from the inside out like a hug, but with a little extra warmth.

Get the recipe: Mexican Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: My Rad Kitchen

Bailey's Hot Chocolate

This Bailey's hot chocolate is the perfect cozy-night sip, a decadent holiday drink that feels festive all season long.

Get the recipe: Bailey's Hot Chocolate

Dark Hot Chocolate

This rich and creamy dark hot chocolate, made with milk, dark chocolate, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon is so easy to make that you'll never go back to the packaged mix.

Get the recipe: Dark Hot Chocolate

A mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.

Recipe and photo credit: I Heart Eating

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Easy crock pot hot chocolate recipe! This simple slow cooker hot chocolate is made with milk, sugar, chocolate chips, and more. It's perfect for feeding a crowd.

Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: Coffee Copycat

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

You’ll fa-la-la-love this gingerbread hot chocolate! Made with pantry staples in easy steps, it brings the holiday cheer all season long.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: Coffee Copycat

Homemade White Hot Chocolate

This quick & easy recipe for homemade white hot chocolate is made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes.

Get the recipe: White Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: Coffee Copycat

Easy Frozen Hot Chocolate

Frozen hot chocolate is your favorite nostalgic drink, with a frozen twist. It’s simple to make with 3 everyday ingredients—try it today!

Get the recipe: Frozen Hot Chocolate

A tall mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

Black Forest Hot Chocolate

The classic cake reinvented into a grown up hot chocolate that's destined to be a holiday favorite.

Get the recipe: Black Forest Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: Baste Cut Fold

Raspberry and Rose Hot Chocolate

A raspberry and rose hot chocolate recipe with dark chocolate, raspberry purée, and homemade rose simple syrup. Ideal for Valentine’s Day or any holiday!

Get the recipe: Raspberry and Rose Hot Chocolate

Recipe and photo credit: The Cooking Foodie

Thick Italian Hot Chocolate with Real Chocolate

Thick Italian hot chocolate recipe: rich, creamy, and intense. Easy cioccolata calda made with real chocolate, cocoa, and milk for the perfect cozy drink.

Get the recipe: Italian Hot Chocolate