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white mug filled with decadent crockpot hot chocolate and topped with two jumbo marshmallows. hand can be seeing holding the mug up and over a christmas linen.
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5 from 4 votes

Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Crockpot Hot Chocolate is a warm, velvety smooth, decadent drink that will keep you feeling merry and bright this winter! You only need 6 ingredients and a slow cooker to indulge in a big batch of the perfect hot cocoa. Great for cozy holiday sleepovers, festive family functions, or just a friendly get together on a chilly day!
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot hot chocolate, crockpot hot chocolate recipe, crockpot hot coca, slow cooker hot chocolate
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 12
Calories 433kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy cream divided
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet baking bar finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Instructions

  • Pour in two cups of the heavy cream into the slow cooker insert. Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and whisk until fully combined.
  • Whisk in the remaining two cups of heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, chopped baking chocolate and vanilla extract. Continue whisking until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Set your crockpot to low and cook for 3 hours, stirring about every 20 minutes until the chocolate has fully melted and combined with the other ingredients. For serving, set the crockpot to its “warm” setting for up to 3 hours. If you find the hot chocolate getting too thick as it sits, stir in more milk to thin it out.
  • Serve your hot chocolate with your favorite toppings. Marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, crushed candy canes, or a sprinkle of cinnamon are some of my favorites! Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

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Storage Information
To store leftover hot chocolate, let cool then transfer to a pitcher. Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
You can heat individual mugs of hot chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals until warmed through. To reheat the whole pitcher, pour into a small pot and heat on the stovetop (stirring frequently) until warmed through. 

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1386IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 0.5mg