There's nothing like a hot drink to warm you up on a really chilly day. And that's what we have ahead of us ... some really really cold days.

Here are three recipes for hot drinks that you can whip up with items you probably already have in your pantry. Enjoy!

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Vanilla Steamer

It's simply steamed milk, vanilla and sugar. And it's so yummy!

Vanilla steamer
Vanilla steamer (© WRAL)

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Sure, it's easier to use a mix, but making homemade hot chocolate is especially delicious and something young kids love helping make. The recipe also includes fun flavor additions, including peppermint, cinnamon and even a little cayenne pepper.

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Hot chocolate (© WRAL)

Nutella Hot Chocolate

Instead of eating it from the spoon, mix your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread into some hot milk. Delicious!

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Use your creativity to invent new recipes -- examples of mix-ins or toppings include Nutella, sprinkles, vanilla, or honey. (© WRAL)

And, while you're mixing up hot drinks, try this fun experiment called the "Hot Chocolate Effect."

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