Hot Chocolate is one of the biggest holiday drinks. This drink is delicious yet simple, because you can easily find it at restaurants and coffee shops or you can make it at home. One thing people love about hot chocolate is the many flavors you can get besides the classic chocolate.

Here are 5 recipes to jazz up your hot chocolate this holiday.

Salted Caramel
To make this Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, begin by heating up milk. Add some chocolate or cocoa powder, and caramel sauce to the milk. Add a pinch of salt, sugar if needed, and mix until everything is combined. To enjoy this hot chocolate, top it with some whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.

Nutella
To make this simple Nutella Hot Chocolate, heat up milk. Add a few scoops of Nutella and mix until everything is combined. Enjoy this chocolate by topping with marshmallows and a chocolate drizzle.

Red Velvet
To make Red Velvet Hot Chocolate, heat up milk. Stir in chocolate or cocoa powder, and sugar if needed. When everything is melted, add in a couple scoops of red velvet cake mix and mix until combined. Enjoy with a dollop of whipped cream.

Peppermint White chocolate
To make Peppermint White Hot Chocolate, heat up milk. Add white chocolate and peppermint extract. Mix everything until combined. Enjoy this with some whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.

Turtle
To make Turtle Hot Chocolate, heat up milk. Add chocolate or cocoa powder, sugar if needed, and some caramel sauce. Mix until everything is combined. Top this hot chocolate with whipped cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and a few chopped pecans.

These recipes will take your hot chocolate to another level. What are some of you favorite interesting hot chocolate recipes? You can enjoy these warm drinks while reading a book, watching a movie, or with guests. There are many occasions you can appreciate a good cup of hot chocolate this holiday season.

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