Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day with These Decadent Recipes!

A table set with three cups of Spiced White Hot Chocolate and a plate of cookies.
Photography by Mac Jamieson, Styling by Melissa Sturdivant Smith, Recipe Development by Rebecca Treadwell Spradling, for Victoria

Text by Holly Seng

It’s National Hot Chocolate Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a mug of one of these delightful beverages! For a decadent twist on winter’s favorite drink, serve one of these seven sweet recipes. Curl up and savor each sip as you experience the quiet comforts of the season.

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate

Three white footed-mugs of Gingerbread Hot Chocolate.
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson, Styling by Mary Beth Jones, Recipe Development by Melissa Gray, for Southern Lady

Have your Gingerbread and drink it, too, with this beverage inspired by a classic cookie.

Spiced White Hot Chocolate

Someone holding a mug of Spiced White Hot Chocolate with a cinnamon stick.
Photography by Mac Jamieson, Styling by Melissa Sturdivant Smith, Recipe Development by Rebecca Treadwell Spradling, for Victoria

A clean and creamy twist on hot chocolate, this recipe ensures you can indulge in the tastes of a local coffeehouse from the comfort of home.

Caramel Hot White Chocolate

A clear footed-mug of Caramel Hot White Chocolate.
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson, Styling by Mary Beth Jones, Recipe Development by Melissa Gray, for Southern Lady

Developed with caramel-lovers in mind, this wintry white chocolate treat is sure to become a new favorite.

Parisian Hot Chocolate

A cup of Parisian Hot Chocolate at a French cafe.
Image from Victoria

A French café frequented by Julia Child inspired this rich, exquisite version.

Dark Chocolate-Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate

A white mug of Dark Chocolate Covered Cherry Hot Chocolate
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson, Styling by Mary Beth Jones, Recipe Development by Melissa Gray, for Southern Lady

Whipped cream and a dark rum cherry sauce serve as a sweet garnish to top off this winter delight.

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

A clear footed-mug of Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson

We couldn’t let the chance pass us by to pair the delicious duo of chocolate and peanut butter for a cocoa that’s sweet and creamy.

Hot Chocolate Floats

Two glass flutes on a tray with Hot Chocolate Floats
Photography by Marcy Black Simpson, Styling by Mary Beth Jones, Recipe Development by Melissa Gray, for Southern Lady

A scoop of vanilla ice cream makes this take on hot chocolate extra extravagant.

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