Harvest White Hot Chocolate & JoinMyVillage

We just had the yummiest, "Autumniest" treat...

White Hot Chocolate spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
with some frozen Orange & Candy Corn whipped cream!
The best part? If you are watching your fat/calories, you can substitute fat free half & half and use a tub of fat free cool whip to make this delicious treat guilt free!

Before I share the recipe, I'd like to share an easy and great way you can make a difference for women who need your help...you can unlock a $3 donation per day simply by a few clicks!

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Harvest Spiced White Hot Chocolate
Drink Ingredients:
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups half-and-half (you can also substitute fat-free half and half and it’s good!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg

Directions:
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white chocolate chips, half and half, and heavy cream (or fat free half and half if you are cutting fat/calories). Stir often until white chocolate chips have completely melted. Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir occasionally until heated through. Pour into cups and top with a dallop of frozen Harvest Whipped Cream (recipe below).

Harvest Frozen Whipped Cream Ingredients:
1 c. heavy whipping cream
1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
½ c. candy corn, chopped
zest from one orange (optional)
orange food coloring (optional)

Directions:
The fabulous Bridget over at Bakeat350 put it into my head that I could freeze whipping cream for later use....I thought "PERFECT for hot drinks, it won't melt as fast!". Thanks, Bridget!:)
Put heavy cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, beat on high speed for 2 minutes, until fluffy and firm. Add orange zest and a few drops orange food coloring (optional)Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet lined in wax paper. Sprinkle with candy corn and place in freezer. When frozen, you can remove them and keep in sealed container in freezer until ready to use. They will store for several weeks!