6 big hot chocolate Recipes

cold coffee (regular, half-caf, or decaf), coffee ice cubes (freeze regular, half-caf, or decaf coffee in ordinary ice trays), hot chocolate powder (a big jar or carton of mix is more economical than a box of envelopes), milk (use half and half or cream for a richer drink), cream (optional), cocoa powder (optional) or chocolate shavings (optional) or ground coffee (optional), kahlua (optional)

creme de cacao, chambord raspberry liquor, hot cocoa mix, enough for a big mug (use your favorite brand)

powdered milk, powdered sugar, powdered coffee creamer, chocolate-flavor nestle nesquik powder, cocoa powder, instant chocolate pudding mix (usually 1 big box & 1 small box)

cocoa powder, peppermint candies or 1 small candy cane, crushed, water, low-fat milk, vanilla extract, sugar substitute (2-3 packages, depending on how sweet you like it), cream (add 1 more point) (optional)