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Crockpot Hot Chocolate – Holiday Recipe

Crockpot hot chocolate is a creamy slow cooker drink made with whole milk, heavy cream, and semisweet chocolate chips. Cook it until steaming and fully melted, then serve warm for an easy holiday treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 8 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth.
  3. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours or HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, whisking every 30 minutes, until steaming and the chocolate is fully melted; do not let it boil.
  5. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, whisk thoroughly every 30 minutes and do not let the mixture boil. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezer storage is not recommended. For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened plant milk, dairy-free cream, and dairy-free chocolate chips.