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Mug of creamy slow cooker hot chocolate topped with whipped cream for the holidays

Easy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot, hot chocolate, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk whole milk or your preferred milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Marshmallows or whipped cream for topping optional

Instructions

  1. Add the milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt to your crock pot. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
  2. Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to help the chocolate melt evenly and prevent sticking. Once the hot chocolate is smooth and creamy, stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Serve warm, topped with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy your cozy crock pot hot chocolate!little extra treat. The slow cooker does the work while you enjoy the cozy smell filling your kitchen.

Slow Cooker Tips

  1. Use whole milk or a mix of milk and cream for the richest flavor. Lower-fat milk can make the hot chocolate thinner.
  2. Stir the mixture every 30–60 minutes while it cooks to help the chocolate melt evenly and keep the texture smooth.
  3. If the hot chocolate becomes too thick, stir in a little extra warm milk before serving.
  4. Keep the slow cooker on the **warm** setting during parties so guests can serve themselves easily.