Hot Chocolate with Torani Hazelnut Syrup, Cool Whip, and Sprinkles

What is the secret ingredient behind those amazing coffee shop drinks that you and I enjoy so much?  It is the delicious syrups they use to flavor them.  Torani flavored syrups are made in the USA and are used at restaurants and coffeehouses in more than 40 countries around the world.   The best part is you can get these amazing flavored syrups and make your favorite drinks at home!

As the weather gets cooler you may enjoy a hot cup of coffee to help jump start you on a crisp morning even more or a cup of hot chocolate by the fire with the family as you relax together on a cold evening.  Of course you may be in an area that is warm and would rather grab a smoothie or an iced coffee.

Torani Pumpkin Pie and Hazelnut Syrups

I was thrilled to hear that SheSpeaks teamed up with Torani and they were sending me some Torani Flavored Syrups to try!  I received the Salted Caramel and Peppermint flavored syrups.   They are delicious!  I have been having fun trying out a variety of fun recipes both Torani’s Recipes and ones that I have come up with myself.

Torani offers over 120 Regular and Sugar Free Flavored Syrups which are the perfect compliment to your favorite Coffee, Espresso, Hot Chocolate, Lattes, Smoothies, Teas, and many other drinks you enjoy.  I have even used Torani Flavored Syrups in a few recipes while I was baking and they turned out great!  Our favorite baked goods were Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup in our Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins and Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup in our Pumpkin Dip!   My favorite way to eat / drink Torani Hazelnut Syrup is with a cup of coffee (hot or iced) and in hot chocolate.  Torani Flavored Syrups will add an extra special touch to your next party celebration!

Coffee and cream with a touch of Torani Hazelnut Syrup

Use them in

• Flavored Coffees / Espresso Drinks
• Italian Sodas
• Flavored Tea, both hot and cold
• Flavored Lemonade
• Flavored Sodas (or Pop as we say in the Midwest!)
• Cocktails
• Mocktails
• Flavored Energy Drinks

Our family tried a variety of delicious recipes with our Torani Flavored Syrups!  The ones from Torani’s recipes are awesome so if your interested in getting started that’s a great resource.

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins are super easy to make and taste awesome.  The last time I made these for a group of friends only 2 came home with us and the girls begged to take them in their school lunches.  You will not have to add any water, eggs or oil to this recipe and the muffin will still turn out with a moist.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

• 1 box Yellow Cake Mix
• 1 can (15 oz) Pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup
• 4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
• 4 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease or line 24 muffin tins.  Mix together yellow cake mix, canned pumpkin, and Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup until blended (the batter will be thicker than your typically cake mix).  Scoop evenly into muffin tins (I use an ice cream scoop) and set aside.  In another bowl blend softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.  Drop a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on top of each muffin.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.  Remove from oven, cool, and sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar over the top of each muffin prior to serving.