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Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

This Hot Cocoa in a Crock Pot recipe is made with real chocolate chips, creamy milk, and a touch of vanilla.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 561Calories

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 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoon 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 teaspoon 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 561Calories | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 1174IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 3mg