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HomeMy Halloween Treat: Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate

My Halloween Treat: Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate

5 from 3 votes
Angela SellariBy Angela Sellari
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I can hardly believe that Halloween is just a few days away. October has been a whirlwind of a month for me.

A mug of Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate with Hershey’s chocolate miniatures on the side.

Luckily all of the our costumes are ready to go, the house has been spooked up, and the cauldron is overflowing with treats for all the little fairies, pirates and ghosts who will stopping by. At last, I can take a little me time and sit out on the screened porch to enjoy some of my favorite things. Sometimes I just need to take a few minutes to enjoy a cup of my favorite hot chocolate recipe and flip through some magazines.

Speaking of magazines… Have you seen the current issue of PEOPLE Magazine with Kelly Clarkson on the cover? She was such a beautiful bride!

Yesterday afternoon I took a few minutes to sit down, relax and enjoy some Hershey’s Dish Candy and read the last couple issues of PEOPLE Magazine. I’ve been so busy lately, that my magazines have started piling up. Sometimes, I like to indulge with a few Hershey’s Miniatures as an afternoon sweet treat. I like the variety that is offered in the bag, since I never know which candy bar I’m going to be in the mood for. For this particular ‘Me’ time event, I whipped up some decadent and incredibly simple to make Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of milk
  • 10-12 Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Miniatures
  • dash of pumpkin pie spice
Hershey's Hot Chocolate Recipe

Instructions:

Step 1: Chop the Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Miniatures into small pieces. The pieces need to be able to dissolve easily in the liquid.

Step 2: You want the chocolate to look something like this. I am partial to the Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate, but if you prefer the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate it would be just as good. Maybe even a combo of the two?

Chopped Hershey's Special Dark chocolate miniatures on a wooden surface for hot chocolate.

Step 3: Place milk into a pot on medium-low heat, and allow it to come to a simmer. Whisk in a dash of Pumpkin Pie Spice at this time. Whisk once in a while to be sure the milk does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

Pouring milk into a pot for My Halloween Treat: Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate.

Step 4: Add the chocolate to the warm milk and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted, heated through, and the hot chocolate is smooth. This will only take a few minutes.

Whisking chocolate into warm milk for Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate.

Step 5: Pour into mugs, grab your favorite magazines and enjoy!

What do you do with all the extra Hershey’s Miniatures candy bars? I recommend eating a few and setting the rest out for trick-or-treaters.

Hershey's Dish Candy

How do you like to enjoy a few minutes of ‘Me’ time?

A mug of Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate with Hershey’s chocolate miniatures on the side.

My Halloween Treat: Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate

Angela Sellari
Cozy up to this rich, 20-minute Hershey's Special Dark Hot Chocolate recipe, spiced with a hint of pumpkin pie.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups of milk
  • 10-12 Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Miniatures
  • dash of pumpkin pie spice

Instructions
 

  • Chop the Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Miniatures into small pieces. The pieces need to be able to dissolve easily in the liquid.
  • You want the chocolate to look something like this. I am partial to the Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate, but if you prefer the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate it would be just as good. Maybe even a combo of the two?
  • Place milk into a pot on medium-low heat, and allow it to come to a simmer. Whisk in a dash of Pumpkin Pie Spice at this time. Whisk once in a while to be sure the milk does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the chocolate to the warm milk and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted, heated through, and the hot chocolate is smooth. This will only take a few minutes.
  • Pour into mugs, grab your favorite magazines and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 98mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Hershey’s Special Dark Hot Chocolate
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About Angela SellariContent Creation & Editing

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared in numerous TV segments, advertising campaigns and her work has been featured by many top publications. She lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Published: Oct 28, 2013 | Updated: Nov 3, 2025
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  1. Mer says

    Posted on 10/28 at 11:36 AM

    This sounds so delicious and rich. I love the idea of adding a dash of spice to it, as I’m sure it really goes well with the dark chocolate flavor. Sounds like a perfect little break!

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  2. Kecia says

    Posted on 10/28 at 11:37 AM

    It is getting chilly here in the evenings, so this hot chocolate recipe with a magazine would be a perfect way to end the day. I may raid my son’s candy stash after Thursday and see if there are any Hershey candy bars I can use to make my own!

    Reply
  3. Kelsey Apley says

    Posted on 10/28 at 11:42 AM

    I bet that taste heavenly!! I am a huge fan of Hershey’s so I think making it into a cocoa has to be fabulous!!!!!

    Reply
  4. Ellen Christian says

    Posted on 10/28 at 11:43 AM

    Sounds like a yummy treat to me!

    Reply
  5. Shauna says

    Posted on 10/28 at 11:52 AM

    Dark chocolate is my MUST-HAVE! I can be on a diet and I always allow one piece of Dark chocolate every now and then. It is so good… LOVE your hot chocolate recipe, too… never thought about doing that! Thank you

    Reply
  6. Daisy says

    Posted on 10/28 at 12:03 PM

    YuM! Dark Chocolate is my hubby’s favorite! He’ll like this hot chocolate.

    Reply
  7. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    Posted on 10/28 at 1:17 PM

    Now that’s my kind of treat!!

    Reply
  8. Chelsea Day says

    Posted on 10/28 at 1:17 PM

    This sounds perfect for those cool fall nights!

    Reply
  9. Tammy says

    Posted on 10/28 at 1:28 PM

    That’s a fantastic way to spend a few minutes decompressing and rejuvenating for the go-go-go times!

    Reply
  10. Oriana @mommyhoodsdiary says

    Posted on 10/28 at 2:26 PM

    A warm cup of hot chocolate is good a any time!! People magazine is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
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