Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a delicious twist on classic hot chocolate. Loaded with warm and cozy fall flavors, it is rich and creamy and comes together in just 10 minutes. Here is how to make it.

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Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe (Starbucks Copycat)

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a delicious twist on traditional hot chocolate. Loaded with warm and cozy fall flavors, this Starbucks copycat drink is rich and creamy and comes together in just 10 minutes.

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients

3 cups whole milk (full-fat milk) or skim, low fat or plant-based milk
¾ cup pumpkin puree
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ cup water
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup chopped dark chocolate
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Add milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, water, dark brown sugar, and cocoa powder to a big pot and mix well until combined.
Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring frequently to avoid scorching at the bottom of the pot.
Add dark chocolate and vanilla extract and cook until they dissolve and the hot chocolate is creamy. Stir frequently while cooking.
Pour the creamy hot chocolate into serving mugs, top with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, chocolate chips, or chocolate shavings, and a sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice, and serve hot.

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