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My 14 Favorite Fall Hot Chocolate Options and Recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 14 servings
Calories 350
Warm up this fall with a variety of delicious hot chocolate recipes that blend seasonal flavors and comforting ingredients.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (or sweetener of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 1 apple peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons hot chocolate mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hazelnut spread (such as nutella)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons gingerbread syrup (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 4 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp pecan praline syrup
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions 

  • Heat milk and whisk in cocoa powder, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until hot but not boiling. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream if desired.
  • Combine milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat until hot but not boiling, then pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.
  • Scald milk, stir in caramel and chopped apple, then whisk in hot chocolate until smooth. Simmer briefly, pour into mugs, and top with whipped cream.
  • Heat milk, steep chai tea bag, then whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla. Simmer gently, pour into mugs, and top with whipped cream.
  • Warm milk, whisk in cocoa powder and chocolate chips until smooth. Pour into mugs and top with toasted marshmallows.
  • Combine milk and cranberry juice, heat, then stir in white chocolate chips and orange zest. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of spices!
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot chocolate