Pumpkin Hot Chocolate By Kelly Miller • October16,2014 • Updated January 26, 2022 • 11 Comments 29.8K 159 Jump to Recipe Pumpkin Hot Chocolate made with pantry staple ingredients and REAL pumpkin, milk, and white chocolate chips simmer on the stove for this deliciously thick and decadent fall drink – set it on warm in a slow cooker for a party! Ok, let’s talk kids’ Halloween costumes. Are you a “DIY-er” or a “buyer”? I SO want to be a DIY-er. I sit on Pinterest and just scroll through adorable homemade costume after adorable homemade costume and swoon. Sigh.We originally wanted Silas to be Charlie Brown for his first Halloween because he was BALD on top! It would have been cute, but I found an adorable pirate costume from Old Navy that I just couldn’t pass up. Turns out it was a good investment because my nephew wound up wearing it for his first Halloween!So I guess since I bought the first costume, there was no hope from then on – haha! In my defense, now that I’m blogging a lot more, fall is a HUGE time for me spent in the kitchen, so there’s no way I’d be able to get it together to actually make the boys’ costumes.I suppose it’s a good thing too since they can’t ever seem to make up their minds! This was what they put me through: Silas:   Original choice – Ghostbuster   Changed to – Doctor Who   Changed again to – Power Rangers (specifically Super Megaforce Red Ranger) Wesley:   Original choice – Transformers Bumble Bee (already had)   Changed to – Doctor Who   Changed again to – Thomas the Tank Engine (found at a thrift shop)   Changed a THIRD time to – Spiderman (specifically the one with muscles at Target) I suppose if they had settled on Doctor Who that would have been technically a DIY costume, but really just a matter of finding tweed jackets, suspenders, and bowties. And of course buying the sonic screwdrivers. That would have been adorable, don’t you think?But what the heck do I know, I’m just mom. It’s a good thing these boys love dress up as much as they do – at least these costumes will get used! This Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate would be the perfect treat to welcome home your little ghosts and goblins as they come home from trick or treating around the neighborhood! Let it simmer on low on the stove top, or transfer it to a small crockpot set to “Keep Warm” so it’s ready when you are! Don’t forget to top it with some real whipped cream! As a side note, they BETTER come home with some of those fun sized bags of Reese’s and Kit Kat minis or I’m sending them back out the front door! Mommy tax. 😉 Here are some more fun treats to serve on Halloween night:Spooky Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits Crockpot Apple Pie Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Pumpkin Hot Chocolate made with pantry staple ingredients and REAL pumpkin, milk, and white chocolate chips simmer on the stove for this deliciously thick and decadent fall drink - set it on warm in a slow cooker for a party! Print Pin Rate Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanKeyword: recipe for pumpkin hot chocolate Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 servings Calories: 811kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 15 oz can pumpkin puree▢ 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk▢ 4 cups milk▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla▢ 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice▢ 1 1/4 cup white chocolate chips▢ whipped cream and cinnamon sticks for garnish InstructionsIn a stock pot whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.Heat over medium heat until simmering, being careful not to boil.Stir in white chocolate chips and stir until melted.Serve hot in mugs topped with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. NutritionCalories: 811kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 1075mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 103g | Vitamin A: 17224IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 701mg | Iron: 2mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 29.8K 159
Amanda says October 16, 2014 at 3:16 pm I am a buyer. I want to be a maker, but I simply don't have the time and it is just too convenient to buy them! This white hot chocolate with PUMPKIN. Yes, this is on my to-make list. I wish I had one in my hand right now! Reply
Jocelyn says October 16, 2014 at 6:47 pm I love making homemade hot chocolate too! So creamy and delicious…love the pumpkin in yours! And costumes are whatever the kids can put together from around the house now…Grandma used to buy them when they were little. Reply
Cyndi R says October 16, 2014 at 8:10 pm I am with you. I would love to be a DIY-er, but I am a total costume buyer. I just don't have the time for that. I love the idea of having them when we get back from trick or treating. Totally gonna do that. My son loves pumpkin anything, so he will love this! Pinned! Reply
Heather @FrenchPress says October 17, 2014 at 3:24 am sounds delicious! wish I was curled up with a mug right now Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says October 18, 2014 at 9:03 pm That's my plan too – I got a good deal on costumes this year at Target. One less thing to worry about! Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says October 18, 2014 at 9:03 pm Jocelyn, I'm TOTALLY doing that when they get older – their responsibility not mine, haha! Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says October 18, 2014 at 9:05 pm Yes, I have more "buyers" on my side – hehe! You're right, it's just so convenient and for the most part they're not too bad price wise if you look. Reply
Mandy Anderson says October 21, 2014 at 6:56 pm That looks soooo good! I love pumpkin and I love hot chocolate. I'm definitely going to make this! Reply