16Oct2014Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate Pantry staple ingredients and REAL pumpkin 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! Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate from Gooseberry Patch Hometown Harvest cookbook (affiliate link) 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 In 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. 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. š Here are some more fun treats to serve on Halloween night: Spooky Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Crockpot Apple Pie Don’t miss another Mostly Homemade Mom recipe! Click here to have recipes delivered by email. Or, you can follow along via Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, or Google+ – I’d love to connect with you! {linking up!}
Amanda saysOctober 16, 2014 at 3:16 pmI 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 saysOctober 16, 2014 at 6:47 pmI 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 saysOctober 16, 2014 at 8:10 pmI 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 saysOctober 17, 2014 at 3:24 amsounds delicious! wish I was curled up with a mug right nowReply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom saysOctober 18, 2014 at 9:03 pmThat'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 saysOctober 18, 2014 at 9:03 pmJocelyn, I'm TOTALLY doing that when they get older – their responsibility not mine, haha!Reply
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom saysOctober 18, 2014 at 9:05 pmYes, 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 saysOctober 21, 2014 at 6:56 pmThat looks soooo good! I love pumpkin and I love hot chocolate. I'm definitely going to make this!Reply
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