Best Bites: 4 ways to spice up hot chocolate
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The days are getting cooler, which means winter is coming. And what's better in the chilly winter than warm and rich cup of hot chocolate? Cozy up to these delicious twists on our favorite cold-weather drink -- they're not just for kids!
See the simple recipes below!
Ingredients
Whole milk
Chocolate chips
Peppermint extract
Whipped cream
Peppermint pieces
Dark chocolate
Cinnamon
Cayenne
Vanilla Ice cream
Cinnamon stick
Milk chocolate
Peanut butter
Maple syrup
Cocoa powder
Pumpkin spice
Caramel
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Directions
Peppermint:
Pour 1 cup whole milk into a pan and boil.
Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Add a dash of peppermint extract.
Stir, stir, stir!
Pour into a mug.
Top hot chocolate with whipped cream and peppermint pieces.
Enjoy!
Spicy:
Pour 1 cup whole milk into a pan and boil.
Chop 5 oz dark chocolate and add into the pan.
Add a dash of cinnamon and cayenne.
Stir, stir, stir!
Pour into a mug and top with vanilla ice cream.
Add a cinnamon stick for a kick.
Enjoy!
Peanut Butter:
Pour 1 cup whole milk into a pan and boil.
Chop 4 oz milk chocolate and add to pan.
Add 1/4 peanut butter.
Mix, mix, mix!
Pour into a mug and add whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
Enjoy!
Pumpkin:
Pour 1/2 cup whole milk into a pan and boil.
Pour 1 tbsp maple syrup and a dash of cocoa powder.
Sprinkle in 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
Mix, mix, mix!
Pour into a mug.
Top with marshmallows and a drizzle of caramel.
Enjoy!
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