10 Ways To Spice Up The Sh*t Out Of Your Hot Cocoa This Winter

What's the best thing about this time of year? No, it's not wasting all your calories on over-priced pumpkin spice lattes, and it's not spending hours building a gingerbread house that's doomed to fall.

This is the best time of year because it's perfect for hot chocolate! But having just plain old hot chocolate can be boring, especially if you're like me and find yourself having to add Kahlúa to your daily cup just to switch things up.

Luckily, there are ways to make your daily cup of hot cocoa stand out from the rest.

Patricia Conte from SheKnows created 10 awesome recipes for hot chocolate that you can use all season long. There's a vegan option that uses dairy substitutes, and even an "Irish" option (read: alcohol) if you're a lush.

So grab your book, your Snuggie, and get cozy in front of the fireplace with your delicious hot chocolate. Check out the recipes below:

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