Simply Recipes editors blindly tasted 13 brands of hot cocoa mix to find our favorite, from Trader Joe's and Swiss Miss to Starbucks and Nestlé. Snowy day? Check! Cozy blanket? Check! Hot cocoa?

Give the gift of cocoa with these easy and adorable DIY Hot Cocoa Mixes. It's super simple to customize (try adding nutmeg, or even cayenne pepper!), and they look adorable once they're wrapped.

We gathered a group of self-professed hot cocoa lovers that included a professionally trained chef and a former food-magazine editor (me). We made each mix following the instructions on the box ...

A Cup of Cozy: Savoring the Richness of Amaretta Cocoa Mix! Nothing warms the heart and soul quite like a cup of hot cocoa, especially during the chilly months. As a self-proclaimed cocoa connoisseur, ...

It’s made with cocoa powder, sugar, and milk or water. You know those packets at the grocery store that say “hot chocolate” on them but it’s a powdered mix? That’s hot cocoa. Some ...

Try these recipes to make things even more enjoyable for your guests. This spread is one of the best ideas for a hot cocoa bar. It’s a perfect dessert setup where everyone can mix and match their ...

The sweet treat you're craving has got to be hot chocolate—but not just any hot cocoa; you want a hot chocolate mix so you can get cozy fast. As soon as the temperatures dropped, our Test Kitchen ...

Among the 2024 winter flavor lineup are the Oreo Festive Cream cookies, Oreo Candy Canes and Oreo Snowballs. Other limited-edition offers include an Oreo Milkshake Kit as well as an Arctic Cookie ...

Add the cocoa powder, powdered milk, and brown sugar and process until well mixed and smooth. Add the sea salt and bittersweet chocolate and process until fully combined. 3 Tbs Salted Caramel Hot ...

The best variety, known as Caracas, is from Venezuela. Mix cocoa with hot milk or boiling water to make a drink, or add to cakes, puddings and icings to give them a chocolate flavour.