This is the ultimate treat for hot chocolate lovers, you’ll never want to use a dry mix again! This is one of my favorite holiday drinks along with Christmas punch, slow cooker apple cider and lime sherbet punch.
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Ingredients
To make luscious slow cooker hot chocolate you will need cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, cream, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Have some marshmallows and whipped cream handy for a garnish. If you serve this hot chocolate for holiday parties and get togethers check out my favorite holiday entertaining recipes like chocolate covered cherries, peppermint brownies and rum balls.
How Do You Make Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate?
This crock pot hot chocolate recipe is pretty simple. First place unsweetened cocoa powder, condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips in a slow cooker. Stir everything together. Heat the mixture on low for 2 hours. Stir everything again. You can use a spoon or a whisk. Turn the slow cooker to the “warm” setting. Serve the hot chocolate with your favorite toppings!
Tips For The Perfect Hot Chocolate
If you want to cut a few calories, 1% or 2% milk is fine. I recommend against using skim milk. I like to use a combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. You could use one or the other instead of both if you prefer. 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. I like to make a large batch of this slow cooker hot chocolate for the holidays. I leave it on the warm setting with a ladle and some mugs.
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Flavor Variations
While this hot cocoa is creamy and satisfying as written, you can modify the recipe with other flavors to suit your own taste.
Peppermint: You can add a holiday twist by adding a few drops of peppermint extract and garnishing with candy canes. I’ve done this before and it’s a big hit! Toppings: Marshmallows and whipped cream are the classic toppings. However, feel free to put chocolate sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, sea salt or crushed candy canes on mugs of cocoa. You can leave the toppings out so guests can help themselves to a hot chocolate bar. Alcohol: For an adult beverage version, try adding some Baileys Irish Cream or Peppermint Schnapps.
This slow cooker hot chocolate a fun little indulgence. It’s the best possible way to warm up on a chilly day. Throw out the hot cocoa packets and make your own delicious, creamy hot chocolate.
