These Hot Chocolate Mixes Are Coziness in a Cup

One of the best things about fall and winter is making a delicious cup of hot chocolate (topped with tons of marshmallows, of course). Ree Drummond loves whipping up homemade hot cocoa, but that doesn't mean she doesn't appreciate a good hot chocolate mix, too. “I love hot chocolate and really can’t be trusted around it,” she says.

Using one of the best hot chocolate mixes means you can have a comforting cup of cocoa in just a few minutes, and there's an option out there no matter your taste. True chocolate lovers might go for a double chocolate mix—because double the chocolate, double the yum, right?! (If this sounds like you, you'll probably want to try your hand at making these hot cocoa pancakes, too.) Depending on your preference, you can also take your pick from milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate mixes. If you're a brand loyalist, you should know that many of the major chocolate companies have their own hot chocolate mixes, including Godiva, Ghirardelli, Hershey’s, and Cadbury.

Take a look at this mouthwatering roundup of the best hot chocolate mixes to add to your pantry immediately! And when you're ready to take things to the next level, here's a recipe for homemade hot chocolate mix (it makes a great holiday gift) and one for peppermint hot cocoa mix.