The Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Ordering Hack We Wish We’d Known About Sooner

As the temps drop and the holiday season heats up, people are reaching for hot drinks. Coffee is a classic choice, but sometimes it's nice to treat yourself to a nice cup of hot chocolate. Hot chocolate on a cold day is like a warm hug in a mug and is a fun treat for grownups and kids alike.

Hot chocolate is an iconic cold-weather drink, conjuring childhood memories of marshmallow-topped mugs after playing in the snow—it’s a symbol of joy and indulgence, but what if it could be better?

Content creator @monica_gv, a barista at Dunkin', shared her favorite way to order hot chocolate at the iconic donut chain. In the video, she said it "tastes like your mom just made you hot chocolate," which was all we needed to hear. We took notes so we can use this hot chocolate ordering hack the next time we're at Dunkin'—and so can you.

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The Best Way to Order Hot Chocolate at Dunkin'

Monica said that when you order a medium hot chocolate at Dunkin', ask for it with steamed cream, one pump of mocha and three shakes of cinnamon sugar (don't forget to say please). This sounds absolutely incredible and we will be ordering one of these right away!

Hot chocolate is already an experience, and this recipe will make it a better one! Picture cozying up with a good book while sipping this magical hot chocolate—we can't wait to try it!

Someone commented that they order this drink every morning and it's "bomb," and that seems like the perfect endorsement. Another person said that not all Dunkin' locations will make this, so if you encounter that or if you don't have a Dunkin' near you, you can make one of these at home.

All you need to do is grab a packet of your favorite hot chocolate mix and add it to a half cup of water. Stir in some chocolate sauce and stir it again. Then, add in a few shakes of sugar and cinnamon.

Finish the drink off with 12 ounces of warm cream and stir it all until it's smooth and blended. You can also steam the cream before adding it to the chocolate mix if you have a milk frother. We would add some whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy or a candy cane stirrer to make it even better.

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