Whether you are a die-hard coffee addict, or like a cup of cocoa when the weather is cold, nothing brings out personal preferences like hot drinks. If I drink a cup of cocoa, it's with the works -- whipped cream, sprinkles, and I take the time to make it on the stove with real chocolate. It's a bit of an escape, especially if I have a great book and the house to myself. I also like to make my own flavored creamer for coffee...I can make it as sweet as I like, and I eliminate a lot of the preservatives and junk that I don't want. I've also offered some sugar free alternatives, but I do so with a word of caution. If you decide to substitute sugar free chocolate in the hot cocoa recipe, you could be in for a surprise. Many sugar free chocolates are sweetened with a sugar alcohol. Too much of this can create some uncomfortable responses from you digestive system. That being said, I hope you find a "mini vacation" in a cup of cocoa, and save a few pennies with the flavored coffee creamer.
Stove Top Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate Mix
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
White Chocolate Peppermint Coffee Creamer
