10 cozy hot chocolate and snack pairings

Classic hot cocoa gets a Canadian twist with the addition of sweet maple syrup. Get the recipe: Maple Hot Chocolate

Chewy chocolate chip cookies in bar form, this is your new favourite no-fuss way to make bake. Plus, their long and thin form makes them the perfect shape for dunking. Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar

It doesn’t get more decadant than a cup of homemade cocoa with melted chopped chocolate and thick cream. Candy canes make great tricked-out stir sticks. Get the recipe: Classic Hot Chocolate

Take hot chocolate out of the cup and into the cookie with these squishy sandwich bites. They’re a bit of work to make, but one bite and you’ll forget all the hassel. Get the recipe: Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies

No-bake is all right by us. Creamy peanut butter hangs out with icing sugar to create a fluffy centre nestled up in a silky chocolate coating. Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

What’s a cup of hot chocolate without marshmallows? Oh, you normally just take a handful from the bag? Well, friend, these homemade mallows are about to change your life. Get the recipe: Heart Marshmallows

Icebox cookies are the best. They freeze well—hence their name—and are a satisfying companion to that hot drink you’re holding. Get the recipe: Nutella Kiss Icebox Cookies

If allergies are an issue, tender and fudgey crinkles are your go-to. They’re free from eggs, nuts and dairy, and taste like sugar-coated brownies!! Get the recipe: Chocolate Crinkles

So, you’re more into the salty snacks, huh? This kettle corn should do the trick. That’s popcorn, pretzel sticks, cereal and dried fruit mixed together with a sticky-sweet coating and the perfect amount of crunch. Get the recipe: Kettle Corn Snack Mix

After all that outdoor time, boost your energy level with this simple bar. They’re perfectly portable and make a nice pocket snack for when you’re still only halfway done shovelling the driveway. Get the recipe: Fruit and Nut Energy Bars

Read more:
10 essential holiday cookie recipes 10 classic dessert recipes 12 chocolate recipes to cure that craving