Elevate your hot chocolate with these simple twists

Cristine Struble

Looking to make the perfect hot chocolate? With a simple twist or two, that plain cup of cocoa can become the ultimate treat.

The perfect hot chocolate is within your grasp. Hot beverage season is in full effect. While that warm, cup of cocoa can make anyone feel toasty, a simple twist can make it even tastier. Are you ready to start sipping?

Everyone has a preferred way to enjoy a hot chocolate. From the particular cocoa to the temperature of the milk (sorry, no water people), there are numerous ways of creating the perfect hot cocoa. Still, there are two ways to make that traditional, sweet, hot beverage even tastier. And, it might already be in your pantry.

For many people, marshmallows are required in a perfect hot chocolate. Why not add a little surprise with those marshmallows and use Stuffed Puffs.

Stuffed Puffs are chocolate filled marshmallows. While everyone knows how great they are in a s’mores, they are quite delightful in a hot chocolate.

The chocolate center adds a burst of extra chocolate. Or, if you eat those marshmallows while sipping, you have a special treat.

If you are looking for something a little more simple, there is another way to add some extra chocolate to your hot cocoa. Hot Cocoa Hershey’s Kisses are back and they make hot chocolate even tastier.

Flavored like hot cocoa with marshmallows, these Hershey’s Kisses are tasty as an anytime treat. But, if you put them in the bottom of a cup and pour hot chocolate over them, the beverage is even tastier.

These Hershey’s Kisses can work in a variety of beverages. From creating the perfect holiday mocha to a chocolate martini, the options are many.

Truthfully, creating the perfect hot chocolate really comes down to personal preferences. In the end, the most important thing to remember is to make that hot, comforting, holiday beverage flavorful. From an extra splash of crème to tons of extra toppings, it is about making a beverage that brings a smile.

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Cristine Struble

Cristine Struble has been a highly regarded food journalist for over 10 years. From food trends to traveling the world for the must try cuisine, Cristine appreciates that food and culture are always intertwined. Covering chef interviews to the food innovations, she uses her extensive knowledge to bring people together around the love of a great meal. Many of Cristine's articles have been featured in various industry publications, television commercials, and food brand websites. Over the past several years, she has been named a top 10 food and travel journalist by media publications and is considered an authority within the food journalism niche. Follow her on social media at @StrublePublications or @CristineStruble to check out what is on her plate, food travel discovery, and fun adventures. Her complete writing portfolio can be found at https://authory.com/CristineStruble.