My special event is finally here! From now until October 20, the format on my daily recipe page and blog (Seasonal and Holiday Recipe Exchange) will be a little different, since I am joining forces with over 100 other bloggers from around the world to post delicious chocolate recipes for Autumn and Halloween. Every day, #Choctoberfest bloggers will be celebrating all things chocolate - milk, dark, white, bittersweet, semi-sweet, and cocoa!
I am being sponsored by IMPERIAL SUGAR, and also SPRINKLE POP and will personally post at least 3 chocolate recipes each day featuring my sponsors, and some unsponsored chocolate recipes too. I’ve also opened a new #CHOCTOBERFEST Pinterest Board and am a member of the group #CHOCTOBERFEST Pinterest Board, so you’ll be able to find a chocolate recipe to find anything that your heart desires! ** I will be posting a chocolate recipe each day for each of my sponsors, plus a 3rd recipe (either for a sponsor, or non-sponsored recipe), so please come back to my blog or daily recipe page to check them out! ** I will also have button links to Imperial Sugar or Sprinkle Pop on the recipe which features their product ~ and a button link to the #Choctoberfest pinterest board.
We are starting with a #Choctoberfest prize pack from our generous sponsors. Scroll down to learn how you can enter to win. One lucky winner will receive the following:
- A 100-Piece Cake Decorating Kit from our blog sponsors The PinterTest Kitchen. This set includes a cake turntable, piping bags, piping tips, flower nozzles, scapers, and more.
- A-+ 3n Instant Pot and a 40-Pound Case of Granulated Sugar from our gold sponsor Imperial Sugar. Imperial Sugar provides high-quality sugar and sweetener products and over 100 years of time-tested recipes. Sweet things happen when people come together in the kitchen, and that’s why Imperial Sugar has been at the heart of family traditions and celebrations for generations.
- Coconut Oil and Chocolate Silk Greens from our silver sponsor Barlean's, your trusted source for chocolatey goodness superfood nutrition. Barlean's has a commitment to staying ahead of the innovation curve in providing the absolute highest quality product.
- A Chocolate Gift Pack from our silver sponsor Forte Chocolates. You'll receive 12 of their most popular chocolate bars. With Forte Chocolates, you can celebrate life through chocolate. They also have a line of chocolate developed specifically to use in savory recipes.
- A Chocolate Gift Pack from our silver sponsor Divine Chocolate. You'll receive one of each of their baking bars, a white chocolate bar, and their top 5 everyday bars. Divine Chocolate is the only Fairtrade chocolate company in the world that is owned by cocoa farmers. Their baking bars are also a delicious vegan option.
- A Selection of Sprinkles from our silver sponsor Sprinkle Pop. Sprinkle Pop's bespoke sprinkle creations are one of a kind, just like you! At Sprinkle Pop, you can also order a custom sprinkle mix; there isn't a sprinkle mix that you can dream up that they can't create.
So, grab a mug of HOT PUMPKIN COCOA and check out all the new chocolate recipes for Fall and Halloween on the #Choctoberfest pinterest board ~ ENTER the giveaway for over $400 in prizes from our sponsors ~ and don't forget to come back to my daily recipe page or blog (SEASONAL and HOLIDAY RECIPE EXCHANGE) for more chocolatey goodness between now and October 20. ** NOTE: I will have button links to either Imperial Sugar or Sprinkle Pop on my sponsored recipes, so that you can visit their websites **
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2-1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup hot cocoa mix (no marshmallows * milk chocolate or dark chocolate)
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp each nutmeg & cloves)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
whipped cream or marshmallows (optional)
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In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together milk and hot cocoa mix. Add pumpkin, vanilla, salt and spices. Heat until desired temperature is reached.
Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and/or marshmallows and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Serves 2-3
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