How to Spice Up Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
On a blistery winter day, a cup of hot chocolate is just what you need to warm you up. Using hot chocolate mixes makes it convenient to quickly make a cup. Swiss Miss, one of the best-known brands of hot chocolate mixes, offers a variety of mixes such as those with marshmallow, French vanilla, dark chocolate and fat free just to name a few. While there are several chocolate flavors to choose from, hot chocolate can still be a little boring. Jazz your Swiss Miss hot chocolate up by adding other flavorful toppings to make it your own. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Add a dollop of whipped cream, the classic topping that enhances any hot chocolate mix you use.
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Stir in 1 tbsp. of creamy peanut butter for a peanut butter hot chocolate. Mix well so that the peanut butter melts.
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Sprinkle 1/4 tsp. of cinnamon on top of the hot chocolate for a bit of spice.
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Add a creme or coffee-flavored liqueur. Creamy liqueurs blend well with hot chocolate, enhancing the flavor and a little alcohol, perfect for an adult party.
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Drizzle in 1 tbsp. of caramel or maple syrup for an even sweeter, smooth-tasting hot chocolate.
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Crumble a peppermint stick and add on top of whipped cream in the hot chocolate, or simply stick the whole peppermint stick in the cup. Both make an impressive presentation at a party.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp. of your favorite kind of chocolate chips into the hot chocolate or on top of whipped cream for extra chocolate flavor.
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Add a 1 tbsp. of brown sugar for a sweet, caramelized chocolate flavor.
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Add 1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick to your hot chocolate. You can also stir a hot chili into the chocolate to get impart the hot flavor before removing. If cayenne is a little to hot for you, use chili powder instead.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment and combine some of the suggested toppings together to create the ultimate hot chocolate for you.
Use milk instead of water for a creamier tasting hot chocolate.
