Summer Boost
Activity:
Homemade Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Homemade pumpkin hot chocolate is perfect for a Halloween scary movie marathon or a pre-Thanksgiving game night! This hauntingly delicious pumpkin hot chocolate is inspired by the spooky mix of jack-o'-lanterns and Halloween candy. Let the aromas of pumpkin pie, melted chocolate, and warming milk in this pumpkin hot chocolate keep you feeling cozy inside and out this holiday season.
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What You Need:
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
- 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Miniature marshmallows
- Cinnamon
- Whisk
- Pan
- Oven mitt
- Mugs
What You Do:
- Turn the stove on to medium heat.
- Have your child combine the milk, cocoa mix, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice in a pan.
- Set the pan on the stove.
- Let your child whisk the ingredients together.
- Wait for the yummy liquid to steam.
- Help your child use oven mitts to remove the pan from the stove.
- Have your child set up mugs for every thirsty friend or family member in the house.
- Carefully pour the pumpkin hot chocolate into each mug.
- Let your child add a handful of mini-marshmallows and a sprinkling of cinnamon to the top of each warm drink.
- Pass the drinks around and enjoy pumpkin hot chocolate!
