Get that warm happy fuzzy feeling with these simply delicious recipes. Quick and easy, no mess no fuss! This is THE hug in a mug with a bit of a kick that you need this winter!
CARAMEL HOT TODDY
Hot Toddy is the perfect drink for cold winter nights and this recipe make its even more special !
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 c. caramel
- 1 slab caramel chocolate
- 2 c. water
- 2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish
- 1/3 c. lemon juice
- 6 oz. whiskey or bourbon
- Lemon slices, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
- Step 1:Place crushed slab caramel on a shallow plate, and caramel on a separate shallow plate. Dip rims first in caramel, and then in crushed caramel slab.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water, crushed caramel slab, and cinnamon sticks. Stir constantly until chocolate is fully melted. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice and whiskey.
- Step 3:Ladle into mugs and serve.
CROCK POT RED WINE HOT COCOA
Red wine and hot chocolate might sound like a strange combination, but really, it works!
INGREDIENTS:
- 21/2c. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4c.cocoa powder
- 1/2c. granulated sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- 6c. whole milk1
- Toasted marshmallows, for serving
- Chocolate shavings, for serving
- (750-ml.) bottle red wine
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine chocolate chips, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, milk and wine in slow cooker. Cook on high for one hour, whisking every 20 minutes.
- Ladle cocoa into mugs and top with toasted marshmallows and chocolate shavings.
DIRTY SNOWMEN
This one might be one of the most over-the-top, indulgent spiked hot cocoa recipes—ever.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 c. melted chocolate, for rim
- 1/2 c. chocolate shavings
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 2 c. hot chocolate
- 1/2 c. Baileys
- Whipped cream, for serving
DIRECTIONS:
- Step 1: Pour melted chocolate and chocolate shavings into separate shallow dishes. Dip rims of two mugs in melted chocolate then immediately dip in chocolate shavings.
- Step 2: Using a medium cookie scoop, add a few scoops of ice cream into each mug. Pour hot chocolate and Baileys on top.
- Step 3: Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with any extra chocolate shavings.
