Cozy Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate for Fall
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This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate combines rich cocoa with real pumpkin and warming spices for a cozy fall drink that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
When the temperature starts dropping, a mug of hot chocolate is always welcome—and adding pumpkin gives this classic cold-weather drink a seasonal twist! Top it generously with whipped cream and settle in with a warm mug on a chilly fall evening.
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Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Ready in 10 minutes: It’s quick enough to make whenever you’re craving something warm and chocolatey.
- Made with real pumpkin: Another handy way to use up pumpkin purée left over from your fall baking.
- Control the sweetness: Add more or less brown sugar depending on how you like your hot chocolate.
- No special equipment: All you need is a saucepan and a whisk—no fancy hot chocolate maker required!
- Make it dairy-free: Simply use your favorite plant-based milk instead.
Need more drinks for sweater weather? Browse our Hot Drink Recipes for more ways to warm up this fall and winter.
Serve Your Pumpkin Hot Chocolate With…
Make a cozy afternoon of it with a sweet treat on the side, or serve mugs after dinner instead of coffee.
How Do I Make Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate?
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- ½ cup pumpkin purée canned or homemade
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for topping
- Pumpkin pie spice or chocolate shavings optional, for garnish
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and warm over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Add the pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until smooth and well combined. Continue heating gently until hot, without allowing the mixture to boil.
- Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
- Top generously with whipped cream and garnish with extra pumpkin pie spice or chocolate shavings, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- Keep the heat at medium or lower, and don’t let the hot chocolate boil.
- Adjust the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice to suit your taste.
- Whisk the mixture well so the pumpkin purée and cocoa powder are fully incorporated into the milk.
Substitutions
- Use your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk, such as almond or oat milk.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use a combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Warm Up With a Taste of Fall
A steaming mug of Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is just what chilly fall days call for. Add plenty of whipped cream, sprinkle over a little extra spice, and settle in somewhere cozy with a good book or season movie!
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