SPIKED PUMPKIN SPICE HOT CHOCOLATE is the ultimate Thanksgiving cocktail! This tasty spiked hot chocolate is made in a slow cooker and it’s perfect for serving a crowd. This creamy twist on a classic is a must make for the holidays. Nothing is easier than slow cooker hot chocolate!

Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate in glass mugs, topped with toasted marshmallows

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a creamy, delicious fall treat. This spiked hot chocolate is perfect for holiday parties. And since it’s slow cooker hot chocolate, it’s so easy to make and serve for a large crowd!

This Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is the perfect holiday treat! I’m a big believer that every holiday should have a fun big batch cocktail sitting by, waiting to be enjoyed. It doesn’t have to be something fancy, but it should be something that is cozy, easy, and delicious!

I’ve made a couple party drink recipes in the past that have been big hits, like this Apple Pie Sangria I made during my first year of blogging, and these Apple Cider Mimosas that I made last year. Now that my family is hooked on having something unique and tasty to sip throughout the holiday season, I know I have to get creative every Thanksgiving. This year I think I’ve topped them all with this PUMPKIN SPICE SPIKED HOT CHOCOLATE!

Yup, SPIKED hot chocolate, made in a slow cooker no less. It’s ultra-creamy, dreamy, and so EASY to make. It’s made right in a slow cooker and ready whenever anyone wants some. This pumpkin slow cooker hot chocolate is full of comfort and holiday spirit, and it is just the most amazing flavor combination ever. Can you tell I’m excited?

Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe next to a slow cooker and a bottle of vodka

Pumpkin Spice Spiked Hot Chocolate topped with marshmallows, next to a bottle of vodka

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Besides the fact that we’re talking about a deliciously flavored spiked hot chocolate, this year’s Thanksgiving cocktail is also EXTRA special because it will be GLUTEN FREE! You heard that right folks, Stoli has recently launched their new Stoli Gluten Free Vodka and it’s just in time for the holidays. So this year, everyone can enjoy your cute and delicious themed cocktail, even those with gluten allergies!

This stuff truly is a holiday miracle. Stoli Gluten Free Vodka was the perfect mixer for this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate because it’s such a clean and crisp vodka, and because it’s GLUTEN-FREE! I’m just so excited about that.

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

We’ve got spiked hot chocolate, we’ve got an amazing pumpkin spice flavor, and we’ve got a gluten-free cocktail…what could possibly make this perfect drink any better? How about something that makes it really easy to make and really easy to serve to a crowd? Slow cooker hot chocolate! Make this tasty Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate in a slow cooker so that you can keep it nice and hot throughout the party, and serve everyone that wants a glass (or two) without hassle. Was this drink sent from heaven?!

Want more fun and easy pumpkin recipes for fall? Try our Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake, these Pumpkin Brownies, or this Pumpkin Pie Punch!

SPIKED SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN PIE HOT CHOCOLATE is the ultimate Thanksgiving cocktail! Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a crowd, this creamy twist on a classic is a must make for the holidays!

Slow Cooker hot chocolate recipe topped with marshmallows

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate (in a Slow Cooker)

EASY is my favorite word when it comes to cooking and party prep, so this slow cooker hot chocolate recipe is a life saver. Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink to serve throughout the fall season, especially for Thanksgiving. Pour in the ingredients, turn on the slow cooker, and let that chocolatey mixture heat up into the perfect drink!

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Spiked Hot Chocolate:

  1. Add heavy cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, & vodka into slow cooker.
  2. Using a whisk, gently mix it all together.
  3. Pour in chocolate chips.
  4. Set the slow cooker to Low and let it cook for 2 hours.

I topped my Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate with toasted marshmallows, but in the tradition of pumpkin pie it would also be great with some whipped cream! I love the subtle pumpkin flavor from the puree and spices, while also letting the chocolate shine through.

Pumpkin Spice Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate topped with toasted marshmallows

This spiked hot chocolate is just the right cocktail for this cooler weather. PERFECT for the holiday season. And thanks to Stoli for making it GLUTEN FREE! I hope your family enjoys this pumpkin spice hot chocolate as much as we are did. Happy Holidays!

And if you like this drink, be sure to try this homemade Pumpkin spice latte too!

If you like this slow cooker hot chocolate recipe, try these other hot chocolate favorites:

Recipe Card

Spiked Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

4.85 from 13 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 hours
Total: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 drinks
Author: Becky Hardin
mugs of spiked hot chocolate in front of a pumpkin
SPIKED PUMPKIN SPICE HOT CHOCOLATE is the ultimate Thanksgiving cocktail! This tasty spiked hot chocolate is made in a slow cooker and it's perfect for serving a crowd. This creamy twist on a classic is a must make for the holidays. Nothing is easier than slow cooker hot chocolate!
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Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • Crockpot

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups heavy cream 454 grams
  • 4 cups milk 908 grams
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 396 grams (1 can)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée 227 grams, store-bought or homemade (NOT pumpkin pie filling!)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 9 grams
  • cups Stoli Gluten Free Vodka 341 grams, plus more or less to taste
  • 2 cups good quality semisweet chocolate chips 283 grams (10 ounces)

Optional Garnishes

Instructions 

  • Add the cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and vodka to a slow cooker. Use a whisk to combine as fully as possible. Pour in the chocolate chips.
    2 cups heavy cream, 4 cups milk, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup pumpkin purée, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, 1½ cups Stoli Gluten Free Vodka, 2 cups good quality semisweet chocolate chips
  • Set the slow cooker on low for 2 hours, or until chocolate is fully melted and mixture is hot to your liking.
  • Top with marshmallows or whipped cream and serve!
    Marshmallows, Whipped cream

Becky's Tips

  • Feel free to use your favorite brand of vodka. Try a vanilla or whipped cream vodka for a sweeter taste.
  • You can also use rum in place of the vodka for a sweeter taste.
  • Feel free to use your favorite kind of chocolate chips, such as milk or dark.
  • Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Serving: 1drinkCalories: 812kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 13gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 132mgPotassium: 747mgFiber: 5gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 5995IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 371mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Nevaeh
Nevaeh
November 19, 2019 5:21 pm

So many things to choose feom

Nevaeh
Nevaeh
November 19, 2019 5:25 pm
Reply to  Nevaeh

All these recipes are awesome

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 26, 2019 7:53 pm
Reply to  Nevaeh

Thank you, Nevaeh!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 30, 2019 1:13 pm
Reply to  Nevaeh

Right!! Too many great holiday treats to pick out of!

Rocky
Rocky
October 29, 2019 5:30 am

Nice recipe, will try it and let you know the review5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 31, 2019 8:56 am
Reply to  Rocky

I’m looking forward to it!

Keke thomas
Keke thomas
February 14, 2018 8:56 pm

Please tell me where did you get your hot chocolate mugs from they are so cute and I can’t wait to make this recipe.5 stars

amrit
amrit
October 21, 2017 12:45 pm

Where did you get these gorgeous glasses?5 stars

saim malik
saim malik
October 20, 2017 11:32 pm

wow beautiful images and also your post thanks for sharing5 stars

Julia Kruz
Julia Kruz
May 15, 2017 6:02 pm

Gluten free vodka :) Thanks for sharing, looks amazing, will forward it to my gluten free friend. Thanks for sharing

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December 11, 2016 6:05 am

I really happy to find your article and i have felling good after read this post because it providing good information. Thank you for sharing this article. Really yummy post.5 stars

Jessica
Jessica
November 20, 2016 8:04 pm

This sounds so good (with and without the vodka)! I have also caught myself admiring those glasses… where in the world did you find those beauties??

Liz Manfredi
Liz Manfredi
November 19, 2016 7:33 am

Can you make this without the vodka? Sounds great to bring to work party but I can’t bring it with the vodka.

Thank you.

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Kitchen Soak Tank
November 19, 2016 12:44 am

I Love this, Can’t wait to do it ….I just have 1 question.. can u use something else instead chocolate?