Whether you are watching the Santa Claus parade, wrapping a gift or just snuggling up with the kids and a great holiday book, stay warm this holiday season with these cozy homemade hot chocolate and marshmallow recipes. Wrap up the hot chocolate mixes as pretty Christmas gifts, the easy treat will always be a hit with Mom and Dad, and kids will love the hot chocolate topped with marshmallows as a wintry treat.

Homemade Hot Chocolate

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 cups sugar

2 1/4 cups cocoa

1 tablespoon table salt

Whole milk for serving

full recipe here

Homemade Marshmallows

INGREDIENTS

For the gelatin bloom:
3 tablespoons (typically 3 packets) unflavored gelatin powder

1/2 cup cold water
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract

For the marshmallows:
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cup sugar cane syrup or corn syrup
Pinch kosher salt

Full recipe here