The incredible flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom spice up this wonderfully creamy and rich white hot chocolate. There’s nothing better than this Slow Cooker Spiced White Hot Chocolate on a cool morning!
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After a crazy week last week, we had an even crazier Saturday. Two soccer games, one home and one away, lots of shopping, house cleaning, and a checklist a mile long. I rolled into bed just happy to be able to shut my eyes.
Sunday morning dawned and our plans to go to Apple Hill for the day seemed a bit daunting. All I wanted to do was be lazy and rest – for once! I got up to make the boys some breakfast and was feeling generally uninspired. I was going to suggest cereal when I remembered we had a box of the new Pillsbury Cinnabon Bakery Inspired Cinnamon Rolls – score!
Because the boys weren’t quite ready for breakfast I decided to make this meal one of pure indulgence. And what goes better with ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls than chocolate milk?
I decided to get a little creative and pulled out the slow cooker. I wanted some chocolate milk that would go perfectly with the cinnamon rolls and the thought of that thick, rich frosting had me thinking white – white chocolate! White chocolate with spice – cinnamon, of course, and nutmeg and cardamom…. sooo good!
Because the theme of the morning was most definitely indulgence, I made the chocolate milk with the marshmallows already inside. A tub of marshmallow creme makes this drink so smooth and creamy and utterly amazing! Totally worthy of our indulgent breakfast.
The cinnamon rolls baked up beautifully while the chocolate slowly melted in the slow cooker and by the time everyone was ready to eat, I had the most amazing breakfast ready to go with hardly any effort – exactly what this mama needed. Jumbo cinnamon rolls topped with the most amazing cinnamon glaze and frosted with extra rich, thick frosting. I thought the boys would maybe split one of these but no, they devoured one a piece in just minutes.
And that spiced hot white chocolate? Glorious! The perfect match for these amazing cinnamon rolls!
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Slow Cooker Spiced White Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 8 oz white chocolate broken into small pieces
- 4 cups half and half
- 2 cups milk
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 7 oz marshmallow creme 1 jar
- 4 sticks cinnamon
- 1 vanilla bean split and scraped OR 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom OR 4 cardamom pods
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg OR 1 whole nutmeg
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove cinnamon sticks, pods and nutmeg before serving.
Nutrition
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Kathy says
At first taste this stuff is amazing but, after a few sips it’s more like drinking a vanilla sugar syrup. The cardamom and vanilla beans cost way to much where I live too. It’s $20 just for those two ingredients. If I made this again I would omit the marshmallow creme and use all milk instead of half and half.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s definitely a decadent treat Kathy! The cardamom could definitely be omitted and the vanilla bean could be replaced with vanilla extract. Don’t break the bank just for some hot chocolate 🙂 Thank you!
Christina says
I have to say, it tasted too sweet for me liking..probably would omit the marshmallow creme as well or the condensed milk..its just too much
Susan Spears says
I am curious if you have had any leftover and reheated it. I would like to make this and keep it in the refrigerator. What do you think?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think it should reheat fine Susan, just go low and slow and stir occasionally. Enjoy!
lea says
Hi! This sounds amazing! Can you tell me how many people your recipe will serve?? Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
6-8 Lea – thank you!
Tara Darveaux says
What size of slow cooker did you use? I have like 5 different sized ones! Haha
Zainab says
Hey girl!! Just wanted to come back and tell you I tried these tonight (Its freaking cold in Upstate NY) and it’s delicious!! Just what our night needed. Thank you for a great recipe!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That is so awesome Zainab – thank you!
Priscilla says
I don’t have marshmallow creme where I live, do you think I could just pop some marshmallows in there and get the same effect?? Any suggestions would be awesome – I’m going to make this asap!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I think that would work Priscilla! Also, you could just add some to your cup afterwards as well. It really does make the hot chocolate super creamy and delicious!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Eeks, your week definitely sounded full – hope this week is less hectic and more manageable 🙂 Holy cow, this looks amazing!!! Both the kiddies got sick last week so I definitely need a treat like this. I am a sucker for white chocolate anything and the fall spices sound perfect!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m totally taking it easy this week Kelly – finally getting some time to respond to comments 🙂 And yes, sounds like it’s time to treat yourself for sure!
Cheri smith says
Can you tell me a replacement for cardamom?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You can just leave it out if you don’t have some Cheri. I wouldn’t substitute anything in it’s place.
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
OhmyGOSH Trish, you’re killing me!! I could actually make this too! Seeing as, uhh, I’ve been using a slow cooker as my stove and oven for 5 weeks now… 😉 Pinned!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Never would have thought of making hot chocolate in a slow cooker before! What a great idea.. definitely need to try it out soon!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner says
I love this – that cardamom sold me!!! Pinned
Ala says
Waking up to a sweet treat like this sounds AWESOME! It sounds like you’ve been crazy busy too lately, eh? Slow cooking is totally the way to go. Go you, and a supermom of the year award for you for making this! All I ever got for breakfast on those school mornings was a badly-buttered piece of too-crisp toast, hehe (just kidding, it was all right–but still! This white hot chocolate!)
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is GORGEOUS. And it sounds amazing! And those cinnamon rolls. *dying*
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Wow, even with such a crazy busy life, you still make time to get up and make your kids some hot chocolate! You are a great mom!!! 🙂 Pour me a cup too ok! 😉
Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says
Oh my goodness. I think you made this just for me. I’m a white chocolate fanatic to the max! Wish I had this right now. 🙂
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Oh, my word! I love that you used marshmallow cream in your hot chocolate…best idea ever!!!! And lazy weekends with cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate…I seriously want to come live with you!!!
Mir says
Why are weekends more exhausting than weekdays, Trish? I swear. Kids. Love them, but you never sleep again.
Oh, my goodness. My chocolate-hating son (except white chocolate) would LOVE this! I’m going to make it for him this weekend. Pinned!