The Best Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Recipe You’ll Ever Make
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As I’m writing this, it’s currently 59 degrees outside with temps dipping below 45 for the past few nights.
Sounds like a normal, December day, right?
But this is Florida—the land of never-ending sunshine and humidity that turns meticulously straightened hair into frizzy waves within minutes.
So in addition to unpacking all the sweaters, boots, and fuzzy socks {usually reserved for our trips to New York} hot chocolate suddenly becomes a menu-must.
Now that’s a cold weather trend I can get behind!
Especially when this recipe offers all the features hot chocolate should have—rich, creamy, decadent, and oh-so-smooth—while the convenience of the crockpot keeps this soul-warming beverage piping hot all night long.
You know…just in case you invite fellow party-goes to share.
How to Make Hot Chocolate in the Slow-Cooker
Step 1: Stir ingredients—whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, vanilla
and chocolate chips—together in the crockpot.
Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until chocolate is melted.
Step 3: Serve with marshmallows and enjoy!
Slow-Cooker Hot Cocoa
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Description
With rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth decadence, you’ll never want to settle for instant hot cocoa packets again. Just pop a few ingredients in your crock pot, let it simmer for a couple hours, and enjoy a steaming cup of hot cocoa all night long!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups of chocolate chips—half milk chocolate, half semi sweet
Instructions
- Stir ingredients together in the crockpot
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours or until chocolate is melted
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 2 Hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Hot Cocoa, Hot Chocolate, Slow Cooker, Crockpot
Every instant hot cocoa packet hides in shame next to this holiday treat, but if you want to enjoy a cup of the good stuff without making a huge batch, spring for this gourmet variety pack and you can include a couple as stocking stuffers too.
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