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Published: October 25, 2017 Last Modified: July 13, 2019 By Sara 30 Comments

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

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This rich and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate is perfect for any party or special occasion. Don’t forget the marshmallows!

This is the ultimate treat for hot chocolate lovers, you’ll never want to use a dry mix again!

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A ladle full of slow cooker hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.

We’ve got this strange fall weather thing going on in California where it’s freezing cold in the morning and blazing hot by afternoon. I know that by next month all those weather extremes will give way to cooler temperatures, and what better for a cold day than a piping hot mug of hot chocolate? This slow cooker hot chocolate puts those little packets of powder to shame, it’s rich and creamy and perfect for a party. All it takes is 5 minutes of prep time, which is really not much more time than you’d spend making a cup of instant cocoa!

A mug of slow cooker hot chocolate topped with whipped cream.

How to make hot chocolate from scratch

This crock pot hot chocolate recipe is pretty simple, it’s a combination of milk, cream, condensed milk, cocoa and chocolate chips. If you’re looking for a super creamy hot chocolate, use whole milk; if you’re looking to cut a few calories, 1% or 2% is fine, but I would recommend against using skim milk. I like to use a combination of semisweet and milk chocolate chips here, but you could use one or the other instead of both if you prefer. The toppings for this hot chocolate are up to you, but for me, marshmallows are always a must! I like to make a large batch of this slow cooker hot chocolate for the holidays, and leave it on the warm setting with a ladle and some mugs. Guests can help themselves and I put out a toppings bar with marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate chips and candy canes. It’s a fun little indulgence and the best possible way to warm up on a chilly day.

Slow cooker hot chocolate topped with an assortment of marshmallows.

When you first take the lid off your slow cooker, all the chocolate chips will have melted to the bottom. Simply stir, stir, stir and after a few minutes your hot chocolate will come together into a smooth and creamy drink. You can even add a holiday twist to this recipe by adding a few drops of peppermint extract and garnishing with candy canes. I’ve done this before and it’s a big hit!

Other holiday recipes you might like

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A ladle full of slow cooker hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.
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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

This rich and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate is perfect for any party or special occasion. Don't forget the marshmallows!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 384kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 7 cups milk use whole milk for the creamiest hot chocolate!
  • 1 cup heavy cream can use half and half, but cream gives the best results
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • Marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate chips etc. for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the cocoa powder, condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on LOW for 2 hours. Stir well until thoroughly mixed. Turn the slow cooker to the KEEP WARM setting until you're ready to serve the hot chocolate. Garnish with marshmallows and/or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Lizette says

      May 31, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      Sounds delicious, how long can you store it in the fridge to reheat later?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 1, 2022 at 9:07 am

        It should be good for 2 days!

        Reply
    2. Karyn says

      December 17, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      Your so right… no hard to make and 100 times better than powder mixes.

      Reply
    3. Rach says

      January 3, 2020 at 9:52 am

      I want to make this tomorrow but about triple the quantity. How much longer will it take to cook?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 6, 2020 at 9:32 pm

        It should cook for the same amount of time!

        Reply
        • Rach says

          January 6, 2020 at 11:11 pm

          Thank you, I made it on Saturday with 3 litres of milk, it was amazing!!

          Reply
    4. Steph says

      December 25, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      Fabulous. I used 2% milk and was too lazy to sift the cocoa, it still came out ridiculously delicious. We added a splash of peppermint schnapps for the adults, and although it was perfect without it, this made it taste like a liquid Frango Mint. Highly recommend.

      Reply
    5. Nicola Ellis says

      September 27, 2019 at 7:14 am

      if you don’t drink it all, can you store it in the fridge and re-heat it?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 27, 2019 at 9:02 am

        Yes you can!

        Reply
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