9 insane hot chocolates you need in your life right now
It’s too cold for just about anything right now. The good news is, hot chocolate makes everything better. (Even hot cocoa-flavored Oreos, and let’s face it, those delicious little cookies didn’t even need improvement.) Of course, you can always make your favorite totally unique cocoa recipe. Or you could fancy up one of those store-bought packets. On a day like today, you might even be tempted to go all out and stir together one of these alcoholic versions. But let’s be honest: one of the great joys of guzzling hot cocoa is being rewarded for braving the elements. These over-the-top hot chocolates are totally worth putting on pants – and mittens, because brr.
Salted caramel hot chocolate
A photo posted by Fatties Bakery (@fattiesbakery) on Dec 12, 2016 at 11:04am PST
TORCHED MARSHMALLOW RIM. Need we say more?
Unicorn hot chocolate
A photo posted by Creme & Sugar (@cremeandsugaroc) on Jan 5, 2017 at 7:27pm PST
In case you missed this magical unicorn hot chocolate when it stole our hearts last month… yeah, we’re still totally crushing.
Cookie Monster hot chocolate
A photo posted by Petite Sweets Houston (@petitesweetshtx) on Dec 30, 2016 at 8:03am PST
To paraphrase the Sesame Street character we relate to most of all… WE WANT COOKIE.
Matcha white hot chocolate
A photo posted by The Things I Wish I Knew (@thethingsiwishiknew) on Jan 5, 2017 at 1:48pm PST
The matcha makes it healthy, right? (Psst… if you really want to stay under the duvet, you can grab the recipe here.)
Belgian chili hot chocolate
A photo posted by Koko Black Chocolate (@kokoblackchocolate) on Sep 20, 2016 at 1:57pm PDT
Smooth and spicy, just the way we like it…
Cake batter hot chocolate
A photo posted by Sweet Jesus (@sweetjesus) on Dec 11, 2016 at 11:26am PST
Batter-flavored cocoa is basically like licking the bowl and never having to stop. Oh yes.
The “most Instagrammable” hot chocolate
A photo posted by City Bakery & Birdbath Bakery (@citybakerydaily) on Dec 30, 2016 at 9:44am PST
If you care for a little cocoa with your marshmallow, this one’s for you. (Those marshmallows, though…)
Totally customized hot chocolate
A photo posted by La Diperie (@ladiperie) on Nov 13, 2016 at 2:16pm PST
Not that we’re trying to influence your decision – they do have 24 variations to choose from – but you can get an Oreo rim. For real.
And a hot chocolate so boozy, it got this snowman drunk
A photo posted by Zaragoza Dublin (@zaragozadublin) on Jan 3, 2017 at 8:10am PST
But then, what else would you expect from an Irish tapas restaurant?
Whether you venture out for a cold weather pick-me-up or snuggle down with your own DIY version, let’s all raise a glass to these inspiring cocoa creations.
