The next time you cozy up for a fireside chat, match an aromatic cup of hot coffee, chocolate or tea and a sweetly delicious treat. The complementary flavors in these recipe pairings are perfect companions for conversation.
Chocolate Gifts
Experience a peppermint punch and rich chocolate flavors when you bite into one of these pretty packages. Thin and crispy chocolate cookies are enveloped in a smooth peppermint-flavor icing. Serve Chocolate Gifts with a hot cup of dark coffee containing a dash of cream.
Butterscotch-Oatmeal Cookies
Moist and chewy oatmeal cookies studded with sweet butterscotch chips pair perfectly with ice cold milk or cups of White Hot Chocolate. Package a few of the cookies in paper envelopes tied with ribbon to send home with guests for sharing.
Recipes: Butterscotch-Oatmeal Cookies
White Hot Chocolate
Peppermint extract puts an aromatic note in this smooth and creamy white chocolate. Skim milk keeps the beverage from becoming too thick and saves calories, but don't forgo blending in some whipped cream and topping with a few shavings of dark chocolate. Serve with Butterscotch-Oatmeal Cookies or Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies.
Pumpkin-Spiced Sugar Cookies
Pumpkin's richness infuses classic sugar cookies with mellow, spicy flavor. Tender inside with a sweet, firm frosting, these winter-inspired cookies go down easy. Serve them with warmed, purchased eggnog or Peppermint Affogato.
Peppermint Affogato
If you think it's too cold for ice cream, think again. Warmed up with hot, chocolaty coffee and zesty peppermint crumbs, this decadent dessert starts with a spoon and ends with a sip. Rich flavors and textures marry to create a milky, minty mocha that can be thoroughly savored without giving anyone the chills. Serve with Chocolate Gifts cookies or Pumpkin-Spiced Sugar Cookies.
Chai Tea Latte
Packed with the seasonal flavors of cloves, cardamom and nutmeg, this latte is not just tasty, but also aromatic. The sensory experience gets even better when you pair the spice-filled drink with crispy Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies. The combination forms a pleasing balance of sweet and spicy, crunchy and smooth.
Chocolate Ganache Sandwich Cookies
With their crispy texture, delicate vanilla wafers melt in your mouth. Make a sandwich cookie by spreading one cookie with a thick layer of chocolate ganache, and topping it with a second cookie. Drizzle extra ganache on top for a more pronounced chocolate presence.
Orange Spice Spritz
These crisp little cookies, made using a cookie press, have a rich buttery flavor with a hint of orange, cinnamon and ginger. Sprinkle the raw dough with sugar crystals before baking and serve single cookies, shown here, or make sandwich cookies with purchased frosting.
Every kid and adult loves classic hot chocolate. For rave reviews, whip up our cinnamon version from scratch. Serve steaming hot cups along with Orange Spice Spritz.
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