From Better Homes and Gardens

For sweet stirrers, prop in peppermint sticks. This homemade treat is far less expensive than in a coffee shop.

Chocolate Cappuccino

From Midwest Living

We used dark chocolate to make this hot drink. Enjoy it for a sweet snack or as dessert.

Vanilla Bean Infused Hot Chocolate

From Better Homes and Gardens

Mint plus chocolate equal refreshing. Spoon or sip this ice-cream drink, with carbonated water or cream soda for bubbles, on warm days and evenings.

Fizzy Mint-Chocolate Soda

From Better Homes and Gardens

Unwind at the end of the day with a cup of this rich hot chocolate spiced with just a hint of cinnamon.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

From Better Homes and Gardens

Whip milk and chocolate for a frothy chilled drink for kids.

Easy Chocolate Milk

From Better Homes and Gardens

True chocolate-lovers will want to use bittersweet chocolate, which carries a more pronounced flavor than semisweet in this warming beverage.

Chocolate Cocoa Deluxe

From Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry

Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets are sprinkled with a mixture of ground crystallized ginger root and sugar, cut and shaped into twists, baked until golden, and then partially dipped in melted chocolate.

Chocolate-Dipped Spiced Twists

From Ladies' Home Journal

With heavy cream and dark chocolate, this hot drink can work as dessert.

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

From Better Homes and Gardens

Add special flavor to hot chocolate with just a few drops of peppermint extract.

Peppermint Cocoa

From Better Homes and Gardens

This hot chocolate drink, made with two types of liqueurs, is for adults only.

Berry Chocolate

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve this smooth drink over ice or add to steaming hot coffee. Can be made up to two weeks ahead for flavors to mellow.

After-Dinner Delight

From Better Homes and Gardens

This dark chocolate drink requires a major dollop of schlag, the German word for whipped cream.

Timberline Hot Chocolate

From Better Homes and Gardens

Fill a pretty 2-cup jar or bottle with four ingredients for a thoughtful Christmas or hostess gift.

Minty Hot Cocoa Mix

From Better Homes and Gardens

Have your dessert in a mug. This homemade hot cocoa is swirled with chocolate-caramel candy and crowned with whipped cream and additional chopped candies.

Hot Caramel Chocolate

From Better Homes and Gardens

Kids love a version of this ice cream beverage without the stout. Stir crushed pretzels into the shake for added crunch.

Chocolate Stout Shake

From Better Homes and Gardens

To create the foamy layer on top of this winter drink, blend some of the hot chocolate mixture in a blender until frothy, and spoon it on each serving.

White Hot Chocolate

From Midwest Living

Cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom add spice to this cocoa-enhanced version of a popular tea and milk drink.

Chocolate Chai Tea

From Better Homes and Gardens

Warm up on a cold winter night with this low-calorie beverage.

Hot Cocoa

From Taste of the South

Hot Chocolate Mix

From Better Homes and Gardens

Keep the basic cocoa drink warm in the slow cooker, then let guests finish to their liking with cinnamon or coffee crystals.

Three-Way Cocoa

From Better Homes and Gardens

Enjoy this mellow coffee simmered with spices, chocolate and an orange.

Spiced Orange Mocha

From Better Homes and Gardens

Mix up this chocolate drink mix and give as a gift. Or keep it on hand for unexpected guests.

All-is-Calm Hot Chocolate Mix

From Taste of the South

Peanut-Butter Hot Chocolate

From Midwest Living

Instant hot cocoa and flavored syrup make this frosty drink a favorite with guests.

Iced Cocoa

From Family Circle

If you're giving this cinnamon-spiced cocoa mix as a gift, add a holiday mug to the basket.

mexican cocoa mix