For his gourmet take on hot chocolate — the cozy wintertime classic — Al Roker uses two type of chocolate chips, brown sugar, vanilla and a surprising secret ingredient: pudding mix.

The ultimate chocolate lover’s hot chocolate, this recipe yields a drink that’s ... Whisk together coconut milk, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt, if using, in a medium saucepan.

Here are some recipes for you to try at home this festive season: This warm, comforting cocktail is a hot fruity concoction prepared with bourbon, apples, spices, caramelized sugar and orange bitter.