Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Indulge in the decadent flavors of fall with Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate—a rich blend of chocolate and pumpkin that’s sure to be a family favorite. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker for a hassle-free treat. Enhanced with the warm embrace of seasonal spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, it’s the perfect way to cozy up on chilly days.

Pumpkin spice makes everything better in the fall whether it’s a Pumpkin Spice Waffles, a Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte, or surprisingly even a Pumpkin Spice Margarita.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Family Favorite: This drink has become a cherished family favorite, embraced for its comforting blend of rich hot chocolate and the warm, aromatic Pumpkin Pie Spice.
• Easy to Make: Making it is a breeze—just toss all the ingredients into a slow cooker for a hassle-free and delicious seasonal treat.
• Comfort in a Mug: It combines the rich and comforting flavors of Hot Chocolate with the warm, aromatic spices of pumpkin spice. This creates a beverage that feels like a cozy hug on a chilly day.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

1. Add all the ingredients. Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, whisking them together to ensure the spices are thoroughly blended.
2. Cook. Set the heat to low and allow it to cook for 3 1/2 hours. For a shorter cook time of 1 1/2 to 2 hours set it to low. Remember to stir the mixture occasionally, especially in the initial stages of cooking.

Recipe Variations

• Add Toppings: Top your drink with some marshmallows (although don’t put them in your slow cooker because they’ll melt). You can also add some Homemade Whipped Cream.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe

Savor the luxurious tastes of autumn with Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate—a decadent fusion of chocolate and pumpkin destined to become a family delight. Easily create this treat by placing all the ingredients into your slow cooker for a stress-free indulgence.

5 from 17 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

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  Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• ▢ 24 ounces Chocolate Chips
• ▢ 1/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
• ▢ 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• ▢ 1/4 cup Sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• ▢ 1 gallon Whole Milk

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients. Combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, whisking them together to ensure the spices are thoroughly blended.
• Cook. Set the heat to low and allow it to cook for 3 1/2 hours, or opt for a shorter cook time of 1 1/2 to 2 hours on low. Remember to stir the mixture occasionally, especially in the initial stages of cooking.

Notes

Add Toppings: Top your drink with some marshmallows (although don’t put them in your slow cooker because they’ll melt) or some Homemade Whipped Cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 1698IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 430mg | Iron: 1mg

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This recipe was originally published on September 9th, 2020 and updated in November 2023.