It’s hard to beat a great cup of hot cocoa, and it’s hard to beat a great cupcake. But combining the two is pure heaven. This year I was tasked with bringing a homemade treat to my office party, and rather than turn to a tried and true batch of brownies, I made Hot Cocoa Cupcakes instead, and they were a smash hit. Adding marshmallow creme icing and mini marshmallows are the key to these treats standing out on the dessert table at your next party.

I’m melting in the summer heat. Even the mornings are humid and hot and I’d rather be eating ice cream…