Best 12 Spiced Iced Hot Chocolate Recipes

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For a delightful and indulgent treat, look no further than spiced iced hot chocolate. This unique and flavorful beverage combines the richness of hot chocolate with the refreshing coolness of iced coffee, creating a perfect balance of warmth and refreshment. Whether you're craving a cozy drink on a chilly day or a cool pick-me-up on a hot summer afternoon, spiced iced hot chocolate is sure to satisfy your cravings. With a variety of spices and flavorings to choose from, this versatile recipe can be customized to suit your personal tastes.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE {SERVE HOT, ICED OR BLENDED}



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A simple and delicious recipe from American Heritage Chocolate. Great chocolate makes all the difference! Enjoy this drink iced or blended.

Provided by Micky

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup American Heritage Chocolate Finely Grated Chocolate
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat water until gently boiling, then remove water from heat.
  • Whisk American Heritage Chocolate and remaining ingredients slowly into water. Continue whisking until chocolate is dissolved and smooth.
  • To serve, either: Dispense hot liquid over crushed ice, or; Pour into container and chill overnight, or; Blend with ice until smooth.
  • Note - settling may occur with chilling. If solids are present, mix vigorously with whisk until back into solution. Pour over ice before serving.

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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This is a spiced version of hot chocolate that is absolutely fantastic. It can be a little rich, though. As with any recipe, you should try it first. Adjust the spices to your preference. If the drink is a bit rich for your taste you can add a cup of water to cut it down a bit.

Provided by leoele

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups skim milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until lukewarm; stir the cocoa powder and sugar into the warmed milk until dissolved. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, chili powder, nutmeg, and cloves. Heat another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 106 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 1 Dozen 12-Ounce Cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar (use store-bought or see recipe below)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 fresh vanilla bean
2 cups granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Sift all ingredients together into a large bowl. Whisk the mixture together to be sure the spices are evenly distributed.
  • To serve, stir 3 tablespoons of the mix into 1½ cups (12 ounces) of hot milk. Serve in large mugs. Store the remaining mix in a tightly-sealed jar.
  • Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the back of a knife. Combine the sugar, vanilla pod and seeds together and store in an airtight container for at least 1 week before using.

RICH SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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An excellent recipe for a cool nights. A festive drink for the holidays after caroling. Use flavors like peppermint extract and garnish with candy cane for festive Christmas holiday. It's also very good with Baileys® Irish cream and mint. Garnish with some mint leaves on top of the whipped cream. Can be cook in a slow cooker as well. Top with whipped cream, caramel, and chocolate chips.

Provided by ScratchCook

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Hot Chocolate Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt
4 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a small bowl.
  • Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan, whisking constantly. Whisk in cocoa mixture until dissolved, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Stir cream into hot chocolate and pour into mugs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 149.9 mg, Sugar 45 g

SPICED HOT CHOC



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This light but creamy hot chocolate makes a comforting end to a cold winter evening

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Drink, Treat

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

skimmed milk
1-2 squares of very dark chocolate
a pinch of cinnamon
a dribble of honey
a low-fat oaty biscuit (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a mug with skimmed milk. Add 1-2 squares of very dark chocolate, a pinch of cinnamon, a dribble of honey and heat in the microwave. Add a low-fat oaty biscuit if you like.

EASY HOT SPICED MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE



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This recipe is from Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello on Food Network. You may make this ahead and reheat. Make sure to either whisk it or blend it in a blender to make it light and foamy before serving.

Provided by kolibri

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup water
1 vanilla beans or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, the best quality possible, grated
2 cups whole milk
chili powder

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean and add to the boiling water. Add sugar, cinnamon, espresso, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 minute and add the bittersweet chocolate. Whisk until it gets thick. Add milk and simmer 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately with sprinkling of chili powder on top, and you can add a dollop of vanilla ice cream if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 93.3, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 43.6, Protein 4

ICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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Create a delicious chocolate drink that's perfect for a hot day in just five minutes! Just add milk, ice cubes and marshmallows, and let the fun begin.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

3/4 cup milk
1 cup ice cubes
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
1/2 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Blend milk and ice in blender on high speed until smooth. Add chocolate; blend well.
  • Pour into glasses.
  • Serve immediately topped with marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 60 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 26 g, Protein 5 g

SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, peppermint schnapps, large marshmallows, whipped cream, peppermint candy

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Drinks

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups sugar
1 ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
14 cups whole milk
8 oz peppermint schnapps
16 large marshmallows
whipped cream, for garnish
peppermint candy, crushed, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the sugar and cocoa powder to a slow cooker and whisk to combine.
  • Add the milk and whisk to incorporate. Turn the heat setting to high, cover, and warm for 30-60 minutes, until steaming. Once steaming, reduce the heat setting to warm.
  • Add the peppermint schnapps. Whisk to combine and to ensure the sugar and cocoa powder are fully dissolved. Add the marshmallows.
  • Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 42 grams

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, butter, unsweetened chocolate, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, chocolate chips, large marshmallows

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 stick butter
4 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 cup flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
½ cup chocolate chips
12 large marshmallows

Steps:

  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and eggs.
  • Melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter, allow to cool. Mix into the egg and sugar mixture.
  • Add all of the dry ingredients, and mix thoroughly (you don't want any cayenne pepper clumps!).
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Space out 12 cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 13 minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven.
  • Top each one with a large marshmallow.
  • Broil for 30 seconds, until the marshmallows have just started to brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 26 grams

INGRID'S SPICY HOT CHOCOLATE



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Provided by Christine Muhlke

Categories     easy, non-alcoholic drinks, dessert

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 vanilla bean
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons mineral or filtered water
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch licorice powder (optional)
3 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 teaspoons Scharffen Berger natural cocoa powder
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and place the seeds and pod in a medium saucepan. Add the milk, water and spices and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Whisk in the chocolate and cocoa powder until melted. Add the sugar to taste and then the cream. Let cool for 45 minutes.
  • To serve, remove the vanilla pod, return to the stove and whisk over low heat until frothy and warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 245, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 60 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams

SPICED HOT DARK CHOCOLATE



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According to Ayurvedic medicine, warming spices such as cinnamon and cardamom can help boost energy. They add a lot of flavor to this hot chocolate. This recipe comes from our book "Clean Slate: A Cookbook and Guide."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart almond milk, preferably homemade, or soy milk
6 ounces dark chocolate (at least 70 percent cacao), chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Heat all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low, whisking constantly, until chocolate has melted and mixture is steaming, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

SPICED HOT CHOCOLATE



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Make and share this Spiced Hot Chocolate recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups milk (soy, rice, almond, cow, etc.)
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 teaspoons sugar (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 cinnamon sticks (optional)
whipped cream (to garnish) (optional)
ground cinnamon (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place milk, cocoa, and sugar in saucepan. Heat to boiling, then turn off heat. Stir in nutmeg, chili powder and stir to mix. Pour into 4 mugs and place cinnamon sticks in mugs, if using. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher.
  • To make the drink extra creamy, use whole milk or half-and-half instead of water.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can froth the milk by whisking it vigorously in a saucepan over medium heat until it's foamy.
  • For a fun and festive touch, rim the glasses with chocolate syrup or crushed candy canes.
  • Serve the hot chocolate immediately, topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, or grated chocolate.

Conclusion:

Spiced iced hot chocolate is a delicious and refreshing drink that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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