Heavenly Hot Chocolate

Make a traditional cup of hot chocolate fit for the holidays by serving it with candy canes. The candy cane is not only for decoration – it also adds flavor to the hot chocolate as it melts in the mug.Recipe: Peppermint Stick Hot Chocolate

Use melted chocolate bars instead of cocoa for an extra-rich cup of hot chocolate.Recipe: Rich 'n' Thick Hot Chocolate

White chocolate chips, marshmallows, and vanilla vodka are the stars of this adult-only hot chocolate that's like a dessert in a cup.Recipe: Hot White Chocolate

Make a batch of this peppermint-flavored hot cocoa mix to keep on hand for some instant comfort throughout the hectic holiday season.Recipe: Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix

This grown-up version of hot chocolate starts with an easy caramel syrup made with fresh ginger and sugar. Milk and chocolate sauce are then stirred in to make a cozy chocolate brew with a subtle kick.Recipe: Hot Chocolate with Ginger

Plain old hot chocolate gets a luscious but easy New Mexican makeover with the addition of honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Even better, this sweet treat is kept light by using two-percent milk.Recipe: New Mexican Hot Chocolate

It takes only minutes to assemble, but this combo of mini chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, cocoa, sugar, and milk powder makes a festive hot cocoa mix that's bound to be one "hot" holiday gift.Recipe: Peppermint Stick Cocoa

Even if sleigh rides and caroling aren't on the agenda, hot chocolate made with a splash of French brandy and freshly grated bittersweet chocolate will turn up the heat in the most delightful way.Recipe: Brandied Hot Chocolate

The combination of espresso with dark chocolate yields a not-too-sweet beverage flavored with a hint of orange.Recipe: Barcelona Hot Chocolate

Dazzle the kids by letting them create their own magic—turning white milk into chocolate milk. Use peppermint sticks as tasty stirs.Recipe: Magic Cocoa

The unique combination of ginger gives this sweet beverage a refreshing bite. It's perfect to warm you up on those cold days.Recipe: Hot White Chocolate with Ginger