Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

hot cocoa in a crock pot in a glass with a marshmallow

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This Crock Pot hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and made with real chocolate, milk, and cream. It’s the perfect slow cooker hot cocoa for cozy winter nights or holiday mornings.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Ingredients

7 cups whole milk Divided
2 cups heavy cream
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter version
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
A pinch of salt optional, enhances the chocolate flavor

Instructions

Heat up 1 cup of milk in a saucepan or the microwave until warm but not boiling. Mix in the cocoa powder and stir until that dissolves.
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 7 cups whole milk
In your Crock Pot, add the cocoa powder milk, regular milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
7 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tsp vanilla extract, A pinch of salt
Cover and set to low heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally to help the chocolate chips melt evenly.
After 2 hours, whisk the hot chocolate to make sure everything is well combined and smooth. Reduce the setting to “keep warm” if you’re serving over time.
Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of cinnamon!

Notes

This recipe serves about 8–10 mugs of rich, creamy hot chocolate, perfect for cozying up with family and friends!

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