Pumpkin Hot Chocolate

Just discovered this recipe on the Rachel Ray page on the Food Network site. I'm definitely going to give it a try for the holidays as 1.) it sounds good and 2.) my daughters like anything pumpkin. Check out the Food Network site as it has a multitude of very good and reasonable recipes.

Pumpkin Hot Cocoa
2 cups milk
1/4 cup cream
1/2 cup powdered hot cocoa mix
3 tablespoons canned pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Whipped cream to top

Mix all the ingredient in a cooking pot, mix, and cook until it is smooth and steaming. Don't bring it to a boil! Pour into festive mugs, top with a spritz of whipped cream, and serve.

You can very lightly dust the whipped topping on each serving with cinnamon or a bit of powdered cocoa. A Mocha accent could work so add a tablespoon or two of brewed coffee to the mix. Serve with a cinnamon stick in the cup for a stirrer.