It's winter in New Hampshire! To some that might mean lots of being outside and enjoying the snow and ice, for others it means hunkering down and getting cozy with hot chocolate and fuzzy blankets. For us it means drinking as much hot chocolate as possible while we wait for the snow to fall. If you're feeling those same vibes, we recommend heading straight to this beloved New Hampshire candy shop. In addition to loading up on sweet stuff, they've got one of the best hot chocolates anywhere and we think you'll want to try it.

L. A. Burdick chocolate was born out of one man's intense love for chocolate.

Larry Burdick went to Paris in the late 1970s pursuing his love of all things French.

He eventually found his way to Switzerland, and in Bern his love for chocolate truly took off. L. A. Burdick chocolate was founded in New York City in 1987 and eventually moved to its home in Walpole, New Hampshire in 1992.

The wonderful chocolate shop and tea room became the perfect place for Burdick's bonbons and truffles, which earned themselves a real following.

You may know L. A. Burdick best for their signature confection, the Burdick Mouse.

Created using leftover ganache and yarn remnants, this beloved chocolate mouse was inspired by starry-eyed.

While all of that is well and good, it's the drinking chocolate we think deserves more attention.

The gourmet shaved chocolate blends are intense, yet totally polished and they will likely remind you of being in Europe. It's just like hot chocolate - only far more creamy, decadent and delicious!

A wonderful afternoon can be spent in the tea room, sipping the rich, creamy drinking chocolate. Or, you can take some home to create your own.

The drinking chocolate you take home can be made into a hot drink (our favorite in the winter!) or a cold refreshment served over ice. Use a bit less milk or cream and you can make a chocolate sauce as well. Whatever you choose, this drinking chocolate is exactly what it sounds like - chocolate that's perfect for enjoying out of a cup!

The L.A. Burdick Chocolate Shop & Cafe is located at 47 Main St., Walpole, New Hampshire. Check them out online here, or follow them on Facebook. They're open Monday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Give them a call on 603-756-2882.

While we're on the topic of candy, don't forget to stop by this New Hampshire classic. They've got the longest candy counter in the world, which gives you a good excuse to load up. And, here are 8 more candy shops in the state you'll want to explore.