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The holidays may be over but the coldest part of the year is just getting started. Nothing warms you up faster than a mug of hot chocolate, but sometimes taking comfort in a warm, sweet beverage is impractical. That’s when you should reach for one of the many new hot chocolate flavored foods on the market. In fact, hot chocolate flavored foods have become the flavor craze of winter just as pumpkin spice is now synonymous with autumn. The difference between hot chocolate foods and the marshmallow-adorned drink of your youth is that you’ll still get that coveted hit of hot chocolate without having to locate hot chocolate mix or heating up any water or milk. If only everything in winter could be as easy as satisfying a hot chocolate craving.
Hot Chocolate Flavored Foods
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Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow Donettes
Hot chocolate and mini donuts are a kid's food and drink dream combo. Revive your childhood delight with Hostess' hot cocoa and marshmallow donettes. Do as this photo suggests and dunk 'em for a doubly delicious treat.
Photo: @hostess_snacks on Instagram.
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Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
Frozen hot chocolate ice cream. Yes, that's an oxymoron. But it's an irresistible one. Edy's swirls chocolate ice cream with marshmallow ice cream and studs it with mini marshmallows. Even more amazing than the flavor is the fact that it's light ice cream. Dish up in a mug or drop a scoop into your hot chocolate for an extra-meta treat.
Photo: @ladyrita29 on Instagram.
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Hot Chocolate Clif Bar
Just because you're trying to eat right doesn't mean your health food can't taste like something more sinful. Hot chocolate Clif bars will power you through your winter workout without sabotaging your bathing suit body.
Photo: @wishdreamdofit on Instagram.
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Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Kettle Corn
If you prefer to chew your cocoa, Angie's Boomchickapop has you covered. This seasonal flavor is drizzled with chocolate and will satisfy your snacking cravings.
Photo: @angiesboomchickapop on Instagram.
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Hot Cocoa Oreos
Oreo just can't quit fucking up a good thing, and these hot cocoa Oreos are yet another attempt to fix what was never broken. If you freak for fake marshmallow flavoring, these are your next treat. If you really want to go overboard, pick up a box of Oreo-flavored cocoa and have yourself a big cocoa Oreo orgy.
Photo: @darlasieg on Instagram.
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Hot Cocoa Cocoa Puffs
Hot cocoa for breakfast doesn't sound very adult, but perhaps if it's disguised as whole grain cereal, you can still pass as a grown-up. Really, it's surprising the marketing geniuses at General Mills didn't think of this gimmick sooner, given how much Cocoa Puffs taste, well, exactly like cocoa. The real addition here is ultra-soft mini-marshmallows. As we've seen from Lucky Charms, you can't go wrong when you pair marshmallows and cereal. Pick up a box quick, 'cause these are a limited time only flavor.
Photo: @brimac5477 on Instagram.
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Hot Cocoa Pillsbury Cookies
Finally, a hot cocoa food that's actually served hot! Pillsbury had the right idea with these ready-to-bake chocolate cookies packed with marshmallow bits and chocolate chunks. The challenge is to not eat the entire dozen of 'em at once.
Photo: @lovelynovelist on Instagram.
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Hot Cocoa Snack Balls
We're unsure what "snack balls" are exactly, but if you are a brave and adventurous eater, what better flavor balls can there be than hot cocoa and marshmallow? Find these crunchy "corn snacks" at (of all places) on Ebay or at Menard's.
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Hot Cocoa Peeps
Marshmallows in hot cocoa should be mandatory, but who says marshmallows can't come in their own crazy flavors? As long as you don't mind a marshmallow peep floating atop your hot beverage, give these hot cocoa and cream flavored peeps a try.
Photo: @rubypphire on Instagram.
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Hot Cocoa Candy Canes
Maybe you prefer to suck you hot chocolate rather than sip it. If that's you, hurry to your local retail store and nab up all the unsold hot cocoa candy canes before they disappear until the next holiday season.
Photo: @brooklyn_bran on Instagram.
