"I've made several types of frozen hot chocolate in my time, but this alcoholic version has become number one, especially among mint chocolate lovers," shares Jessica Merchant. "I'm all for it, too, especially during the winter holidays. But if..." read more

Hot chocolate is perfect for a Christmas or New Year's gift. Ree Drummond pours the hot chocolate mix into a jar in beautiful layers and attaches a note with the instructions. Your loved ones will be grateful for such thoughtfulness. read more

To ensure your cocoa bombs are smooth, shiny, and delicious, it's important to use high-quality chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content and to temper it properly. Chocolate bombs filled with a pre-made cocoa mixture can be made: read more

To make the pancakes even more delicious, top each one with a few slices of banana and chocolate while the batter is still soft. Top the pancakes with a quick chocolate whipped cream topped with fresh strawberries, and your Sunday breakfast will be... read more

Delicious hot chocolate is best made with cream rather than milk, for a thicker, silkier flavor. A pinch of cinnamon will add a warming, festive touch, and if your heart desires more, you can add a splash of vanilla to your cup. read more

What could be more delicious than monkey bread with a crispy chocolate crust? The kind with pockets of gooey marshmallow and chocolate inside! Monkey bread is a wonderful dessert for a fun group, eaten by tearing off sweet pieces. read more

Leftover hot chocolate or cocoa mix can transform ordinary sugar cookies into a festive treat. Here's a life hack for neat, round cut-out cookies: don't throw away that paper towel roll; cut it with - read more

If you have some leftover hot chocolate mix (or cocoa powder), make this easy chocolate pudding that's enough for a crowd. Serve it in bowls and garnish like hot chocolate—with whipped cream, or— read more

• Hot chocolate syrup
• Pancakes

The secret ingredient in these pancakes is hot chocolate mix, which infuses them with flavor both inside and out. Add it to the batter, and cook the rest with maple syrup to create chocolate syrup. Drizzle it over warm... read more

• Spiced hot chocolate
• Vanilla sugar

A mug of hot chocolate will be even warmer when filled with a Mexican spice blend of cinnamon, cardamom, chili pepper, and nutmeg. Add a pinch of homemade vanilla sugar, and this drink will be irresistible! read more

Combine two popular hot chocolate companions—marshmallows and churros—in a dessert sure to delight both kids and adults. Homemade marshmallows are shaped like oblong churros and rolled in cinnamon sugar. read more

• Cake
• Filling

Do you love enjoying cocoa with marshmallows on a winter evening? Bake a luxurious cheesecake with the same flavor! It features hot chocolate mix (or cocoa powder) infused into both the graham cracker crumb crust and the velvety filling. read more

The main ingredient in these healthy chocolates is avocado. It blends harmoniously with the dark chocolate, giving the candies a soft, velvety texture and filling them with healthy fats. Besides melted dark chocolate and ripe avocados, you'll also get... read more

A delicious, rich hot chocolate whose aroma alone lifts the spirits. Dates, milk, and a touch of vanilla extract make it just the right amount of sweet without the added refined sugar. Besides the fact that dates are a worthy fruity addition, read more

• Donuts
• Chocolate glaze

In American cuisine, there is a dessert called a S'more (from the English "something more"). Originally, this name referred to a unique sandwich often made by scouts, consisting of Graham crackers, marshmallows, and toasted... read more

A chocolate-vanilla marble cake always looks much more impressive and festive than plain chocolate or vanilla. And it's easy to make; even a beginner can handle this recipe. Knead the dough, set some aside, and fold it in. read more

The secret to making Alton Brown's traditional hot chocolate is a pre-made mixture of cocoa, powdered sugar, and dry milk. Simply combine the dry ingredients and pour as much as you want into a cup, and... read more