This creamy Mexican Hot Chocolate, with the perfect blend of warm spices and rich chocolate flavor, is the ultimate cozy treat. The best part? It’s super easy to make too. Just simmer a few ...

Empoyees of chocolate and cocoa product maker Barry Callebaut prepare chocolates after the company's annual news conference in Zurich, Switzerland November 7, 2018.

Chocolate is the treat and baking ingredient, while both cacao and cocoa refer to the fruit and plant it comes from. In the United States, “cocoa” is used in recipes or to describe hot chocolate.

Or you could buy Mexican hot chocolate mix to use instead — we love the one from Los Angeles bakery La Monarca, which is made with sugar, cocoa powder, organic cacao nibs, and cinnamon Courtesy ...

Preparation 1. In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, cream cheese, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and, if using, cayenne pepper. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk on medium-low ...