Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

1/2 C. dark chocolate hot cocoa
Water or milk
2 C. milk
2 Tbsp. canned pumpkin
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Whipped Cream (optional)

Make 1/2 C. dark chocolate hot cocoa as directed on package with water or milk and set aside.  In a saucepan, combine milk, pumpkin, and sugar; cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming.  Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spice, transfer to a blender, and process for 15 seconds until foamy. Pour into two mugs and pour half of the dark chocolate hot cocoa into each mug.  Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.  Makes 2 servings.