Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

When the evenings start to get chilly and the air smells like cinnamon and bonfires, your girl turns to this Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate as her cozy drink of choice.

It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced between chocolatey indulgence and that warm pumpkin spice hug we all crave in fall. It’s the kind of drink that makes you want to light a candle, pull on fuzzy socks, and just be still.

Whether you’re curling up with a book, watching your favourite Halloween movie, or hosting a fall gathering, this hot chocolate is the perfect comforting companion, ready in just 15 minutes.

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Here’s what you’ll need for 2 servings:

🍫 2 cups milk (or oat milk for creaminess)

🎃 2 tbsp pumpkin purée

🍯 1 tbsp cocoa powder

🍬 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

🌰 ¼ tsp cinnamon

✨ 1 pinch nutmeg

🍦 Whipped cream + pumpkin spice for topping

Cozy ingredients on a rustic wooden table, cocoa powder, milk, pumpkin purée, and spices, ready to whisk together.

How to Make It:

Warm it up:

In a small pot, whisk together milk, pumpkin purée, cocoa powder, and maple syrup over medium heat.

Add the magic:

Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Keep whisking until it’s smooth, hot, and slightly frothy.

Finish & serve:

Pour into your favorite mug, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle pumpkin spice on top.

A creamy cup of pumpkin hot chocolate topped with whipped cream, cinnamon dust.

🍂 Tips, Variations & Pairings

Iced version:

• Let it cool and pour over ice, top with whipped cream for a fall-inspired cold treat.

  Extra cozy:

• Add a splash of vanilla extract or a dash of pumpkin spice syrup for extra sweetness.

  Pair it with:

• Cinnamon sugar toast, chocolate chip cookies, or my Halloween Monster Cookies (recipe coming soon!).

  
  

💡 MillennialFoodieByRao Tip

For an even richer flavor, stir in a small square of dark chocolate right before serving. It melts into the drink and adds the dreamiest depth of flavor 🍂

🕯️ Wrap-Up

My Spiced Pumpkin Hot Chocolate is pure autumn in a cup, cozy, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. It’s quick to make, easy to photograph, and guaranteed to fill your evening with warmth.

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or having a quiet night in, this drink is your ultimate fall comfort sip. ☕🍂

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