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10+ Ways To Top Hot Chocolate And Cocoa Drinks!

Weekends are made for pajama days and sipping hot chocolate while binge-watching shows.
Hot Cocoa

Ways To Top Hot Chocolate

Ideas for topping hot cocoa/hot chocolate drinks
- Simply snow-capped? Just add whip cream.
- Feeling campy? Whip cream or marshmallows
with sprinkles of graham crackers
and mini chocolates
I ” s’ more you”!
- Valentine crush? Crystalized pink sugar
sprinkled on top. (find it in the baking section)
- Plain Jane? Just plain yummy marshmallow (like the handcrafted Madyson’s Handcrafted marshmallows
from Starbucks)
- Chocolate lover? If you really love chocolate you can add a few semi-sweet chocolate chips
to the whipped cream.
- Feeling stir crazy? Add peppermint
or other candy sticks
to your drink. Awe, sweetness.
- Rule Breaker? Drizzle the top with your favorite chocolate syrup
, caramel syrup
, or ice cream topping
. Who said rules weren’t meant to be broken?
- Red Hot? Add a few Red Hot Candies
in and stir. Hot or not?
- Coconut? Add whip cream, coconut sprinkles
, chocolate shavings
, and finely chopped almonds
Oh, joy!
- Need a quick start? Add a half cup of coffee to your hot chocolate. Rev me up!
What ways do you like to top your hot chocolate?
Caramel Lover?
For my favorite, the Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa the velvety cocoa with a pinch of sea salt and a dash of natural caramel flavor
is all I need. Well, unless I’m feeling indulgent by topping it with whip cream.
Or if I need a big dose of caffeine I just add coffee to my big travel mug to create a mocha joe. Let’s not forget about Starbucks caramel drizzle either! Yum to the tummy! Each cup is made with real cocoa and non-fat milk for a sweet chocolate sensation and a savory flair.

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I’d love a hot cocoa with caramel flavor and lots of whipped cream
The perfect romantic drink for two 🙂
Hi Winnie, Yes, Yummy and I’m sure you’d love it! Thanks for stopping by see you again soon.
Hot Chocolate and shortbread..Shut your mouth!! So many ways to make it decadent and upscale with just a little extra effort.
Easy peas-y sara. Thanks for stopping by! See you again soon.