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User post: 5 Ways To Jazz Up Your Cup Of Hot Cocoa

A warm cup of hot cocoa on a chilly morning evokes fond childhood memories.  Even now, I will sometimes forgo my morning cup of coffee or tea for a cup of hot cocoa.  Whether you make it from scratch, or boil water and pour in an instant mix, hot cocoa is a delicious treat.

Plain old hot cocoa is delicious, but why not change it up a bit.  Here are 5 easy ways to jazz up your hot cocoa:

South Of The Border Hot Cocoa
Place a cinnamon stick in your cup of hot cocoa, then sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon for a south of the border inspired treat.

Candy Cane Cocoa
Add a peppermint candy cane to your piping hot cup of cocoa.  Stir with the candy cane, and as it melts, your cocoa will take on a sweet minty flavor.

Kiddie Cocoa
Top your cocoa with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles to make you feel like a kid again.

Luscious Vanilla Cocoa
Stir in a tablespoon of vanilla syrup to your hot cocoa and top with homemade marshmallows (find at Whole Foods or Trader Joes) for one indulgent treat.

Fiery Cocoa
Adults will enjoy this sophisticated brew more than children.  Make a cup of strong cocoa with dark chocolate and add in a pinch of ground red chili pepper.  Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream and sprinkle with red chili pepper flakes for drink sure to keep you extra toasty.

Be sure to try these ideas at your next get together!  Your guests will love your creative spin on hot cocoa.

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  • native sunshine's Avatar
    Posted by native sunshine Thu Oct 8, 2009 11:15am PDT

    For adults....Add whipped cream and a small amount of peppermint schnapps.MMM....

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  • cindy's Avatar
    Posted by cindy Thu Oct 8, 2009 12:03pm PDT

    mmmm!

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  • JollyGreenMidget's Avatar
    Posted by JollyGreenMidget Thu Oct 8, 2009 12:25pm PDT

    A splash of DiSaronno in hot cocoa...mmm. Or a little squirt of hazelnut syrup is great, too.

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  • michelle's Avatar
    Posted by michelle Thu Oct 8, 2009 1:10pm PDT

    I work overnights sometimes and a want a cup of coffee and something sweet. So, I make coffee and add half a packet of hot coco mix to my coffee. Its the best of both worlds.

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  • Taste Of Home's Avatar
    Posted by Taste Of Home Thu Oct 8, 2009 1:53pm PDT

    Thanks for sharing Jessica!

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  • Ashley's Avatar
    Posted by Ashley Thu Oct 8, 2009 3:03pm PDT

    Man those sound so good!!!!

    Ashley

    -11

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  • Linda W's Avatar
    Posted by Linda W Thu Oct 8, 2009 4:12pm PDT

    I love hot cocoa in the snowy winter months. Hey it's getting a little chili here in California. I may have to run out and get some just in case I get a craving. The cinnamon sounds nice.

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  • justokay's Avatar
    Posted by justokay Thu Oct 8, 2009 7:15pm PDT

    I mix half coffee and half cocoa in the afternoons when I need a pick me up.

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  • pancakes's Avatar
    Posted by pancakes Thu Oct 8, 2009 8:32pm PDT

    adult hot cocoa -- add a splash of butterscotch schnapps

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  • S's Avatar
    Posted by S Fri Oct 9, 2009 6:55am PDT

    European Old World Hot Chocolate: melt 3 1/2 oz. good quality dark or milk chocolate (your choice) in the micro, while you scald 2 cups whole milk in a pan. Wisk together. Serve in individual cups and saucers. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkling of powdered cocoa, if you wish.

    This stuff is very rich, of course. I wouldn't recommend drinking it every day unless you're trying to gain weight! It's most wonderful on a cold and crappy day. Personally, I like a cup right before bedtime.

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