As the weather turns colder, we turn toward yummy things that can fill us with warmth!  Usually that warmth is cleverly disguised as sweet, decadent, treats that somehow warm our souls..lol!

When I think about warming up the first thing that comes to mind other than crawling back into bed, is a giant mug of Hot Chocolate!  There’s nothing quite like it, especially on a cold Fall day!

However…we still need to eat right?!  😉

Soooo…here we are!  I hand you a super succulent square of Hot Chocolate Krispie Treats, an ordinary classic with an extraordinary combo like no other!  Each bite delivers all the goodness of Hot Chocolate with the crispy, crunch of a good old Rice Krispie Treat!  Bring a batch to your next holiday gathering and bring the recipe..trust me!  Make LOTS!

What you’ll need:

9×13 pan sprayed with non-stick spray

40 standard sized marshmallows…OR one bag of mini marhsmallows..I used Dandies!

6 cups of rice krispie cereal

2 tbsp. butter..melted

The Topping:

2 cups of chocolate frosting

1 cup of mini marshmallows

1/3 cup hot chocolate powder..your fave!  ..plus a little extra for sprinkling on the top.

Directions:

Prepare the krispie treats as per the regular recipe.  Press them into the pan, and poke holes evenly throughout…

Make sure the holes are big enough to get lots of frosting in there…

Warm the frosting (in the microwave for a few seconds) and stir in the hot chocolate powder until smooth…

Mix it up, lick spoon..repeat!

Pour that frosting all over, in, and around the krispie treats…

Spread it on nice and thick…YUM!

NOW~  the fun part… top that baby with a generous supply of mini marshmallows…

..and a dusting of more um…hot chocolate powder!

Let them set up, then go for it!

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And dig into that comfort!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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Well, the weather is officially cooling down now, and you know what that means…warm drinks!  Oh, and tasty, comforting treats!  So why not put those two things together and create one fabulous, delicious, warm-drink-tasty-treat?!  🙂

That’s what we have here!  I’ve taken everyone’s favorite cold weather drink and turned it into a decadent, delicious snack, topped with sweet Marshmallow Creme and Powdered Sugar…Oooh!

~Yep..a pop-in-your-mouth bite of Hot Chocolate that tastes like heaven!  Getchasome!

What you’ll need:

Pre-made Chocolate Cake..any kind, I used Cupcakes!

Hot Chocolate..any kind, I used Swiss Miss packets

Oil for frying..I used Canola

Marshmallow Creme, for topping..optional

Mini Marshmallows and Powdered Sugar and some shaved chocolate for a decorative touch..optional, but come on..SO cute!

Directions:

Cube up the Chocolate Cake into about 1″ pieces…

Make the Hot Chocolate, and set aside to cool completely…

Heat up approx.  2″ or so of the oil to 350 degrees.

Dip each cube of chocolate cake into the cooled hot chocolate, dip quickly so the cake stays cake, and not mush! : )

Drop the cake immediately into the hot oil and fry a couple at a time, until they’re crispy on all sides.  The color won’t really change so you just have to feel them with a fork or spoon, also…they will crisp up as they cool!

Once they’re cooled, top them with some Marshmallow Creme, and or any toppings you’d like, and dig in!  ~Enjoy this fun and unique cold weather snack!  🙂

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FINALLY, it’s been slowly getting a bit cooler here where I live, and for me cooler weather means Hot Chocolate.  Or should I say, a little bit of Hot Chocolate with my mug of Marshmallows?!

~That about sums this up!  🙂

Actually,  I heard that a version of this Marshmallow filled Hot Cocoa is served at some restaurant somewhere, and is #1 on their menu!  I can see why~~LOL!

What you’ll need:

Mini Marshmallows..enough to fill up your Mug…yep, fill it UP!

Your favorite Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Syrup for around the Mug rim…

Some crushed candy can for around the Mug rim…

Directions:

Dip the Mug into the Chocolate Sauce and then into some crushed Candy Canes..

Fill your Mug with the Mini Marshmallows, all the way up to the top…you can even go over if you’d like..lol

Pour your fave Hot Cocoa over the Marshmallows and get a spoon!  No sipping here…this requires a spoon.  🙂

~Enjoy!  🙂

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I simply can’t wait for Winter!  Fall is my favorite time of the year, mostly because it means Winter is right around the corner..lol!  I just love the cold weather and all that goes along with it.  Like Hot Cocoa…millions upon millions of endless variations of Hot Cocoa!  Actually, I don’t think that I’ve ever met a cup of hot Cocoa that I didn’t like.  🙂

But..this Brownie Batter Cocoa is easily one of the very best I’ve EVER had!

Not only is it warm, comforting and chocolaty..but the addition of the Brownie Mix gives it a rich, thick, smooth and ‘batter-like’ texture that goes down SO nicely!  It’s almost like a warm mug of liquid Brownies!

It’s super simple too..you probably already have everything you’ll need to give it a try.  So go make some..go on..go!  😉

What you’ll need for 4 warm cups of Brownie Batter Hot Cocoa:

2 Cups of Whole Milk

1 Cup of Cream

1 Cup of Brownie Mix

1-2 Cups of Hot Cocoa Mix ..depending on how chocolaty you like it!

1/2 Cup of Chocolate Syrup/Fudge Sauce

Whipped topping (I used the spray can!)

Some crumbled up Brownie Bits..optional!

Directions:

In a medium/large stock pot bring the Milk and Cream up to a simmer.

Whisk in the Brownie Mix and the Cocoa…

Stir well, until it’s well combined and thick.

Rim the mugs by dipping them into a shallow plate of the Chocolate Sauce..

Gently pour the Cocoa into the mugs and top them with some Whipped topping and Brownie crumbles!

Place your lips onto the Mug and sip that warm Brownie Batter Hot Cocoa heaven!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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I woke up to snow + it’s “movies on the couch Sunday” + I found my pink fuzzy socks = Red Velvet Hot Chocolate!!  YAY!  🙂

A warm and comforting mug of hot chocolate, combined with the decadence of Red Velvet!! Perfect for sharing with your Valentine!  It’s like a giant bear hug for your belly. This is such a unique way to jazz up regular hot chocolate, without needing to add a shot of alcohol (not that there’s anything wrong with that) 🙂  Simply  add some Red Velvet cake mix to your mug of hot cocoa, and BOOM..it becomes this rich, one-of-a-kind warm drink experience.   The cake mix gives it a thick and creamy texture, while adding a boost of over the top flavor!  Make some for your sweetie and prepare for some xoxo! 🙂

What you’ll need:

Some Hot Chocolate mix 

Some Red Velvet cake mix

Milk

Fun toppings!

Directions:

Simply make some Hot Chocolate, as you normally do (I used the packets)

2 tbsp. dry Red Velvet Cake Mix for each Hot Cocoa packet used!

For every cup of hot chocolate, stir in 2 tbsp. of dry Red Velvet Cake Mix..top with whipped cream and some fun toppings..I used Oreos, sprinkles and marshmallows!!

Put your feet up, take a sip and enjoy the flavorful, creamy and rich texture of this unique drink!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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