Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate (Creamy Crockpot Cocoa)

When the family comes over in December, this slow cooker hot chocolate is waiting on the counter. Milk, cream, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and chocolate chips warm together for two hours into something rich and smooth. Set out marshmallows, whipped cream and candy canes and let everyone fix their own mug.

Why You’ll Love It

• Serves a crowd and stays warm for hours.
• Real chocolate, not a packet.
• Five minutes of work.

What You Need

• 6 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• marshmallows, whipped cream, candy canes (for serving)

How to Make Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

1. Whisk the milk, cream, condensed milk, cocoa and salt in the slow cooker until the cocoa dissolves.
2. Add the chocolate chips.
3. Cover and cook on low 2 hours, whisking every 30 minutes, until smooth and hot.
4. Stir in the vanilla.
5. Turn to warm and serve with marshmallows, whipped cream and candy canes.

Tips

• Whisk well so the chocolate does not settle on the bottom.
• Keep on warm up to 3 hours; stir before each serving.
• For peppermint cocoa, add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract.

Serving and Storing

Serve hot. Leftovers keep 4 days in the fridge; reheat gently on the stove, whisking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 2% milk?

Yes, it will be a little less rich.

Can I make it on the stove?

Yes, warm everything over medium-low, whisking, for about 15 minutes.

How many does it serve?

About 12 mugs.

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Rich, creamy hot chocolate made with real chocolate, cocoa and sweetened condensed milk, kept warm in the slow cooker for a crowd.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  

• 6 cups whole milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• marshmallows, whipped cream, candy canes for serving

Instructions

 

• Whisk the milk, cream, condensed milk, cocoa and salt in the slow cooker until the cocoa dissolves.
• Add the chocolate chips.
• Cover and cook on low 2 hours, whisking every 30 minutes, until smooth and hot.
• Stir in the vanilla.
• Turn to warm and serve with marshmallows, whipped cream and candy canes.

Keyword christmas drinks, crockpot hot chocolate, slow cooker hot chocolate