Ready for some quality time indoors now that we’ve had our first snowfall of the season? While snow is a reminder to take care of some winter maintenance around the house, it may also bring the urge to light some candles, make a steaming mug of rich hot chocolate, and enjoy a moment by a crackling fire. No fireplace? Turn on Netflix’s Digital Fireplace or contact us to help you find a home complete with a fireplace and you could be cozying up beside real flames this time next year.

Yield: Serves one
Time: Five minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. finely chopped milk chocolate or milk chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup whole milk

Instructions

1. In a mug, add the cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Add the milk to a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Remove and transfer the milk to the mug; stir until the ingredients are mixed together, about one minute.
4. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, mini marshmallows, a sprinkle of cinnamon, whipped cream, crushed candy cane, or whatever treat your heart desires.

Enjoy!