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Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Crockpot peppermint hot chocolate is slowly warmed in a 4-quart slow cooker until the chocolate melts into a smooth, steaming drink. Peppermint extract adds a cool finish, and the mixture stays warm in the slow cooker for serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 4-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. In a 4-quart slow cooker, whisk the cocoa, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of the milk until smooth.
  2. Whisk in the remaining 5 cups milk and the heavy cream.
  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, until the chocolate is melted and the drink is steaming; do not let it boil.
  5. Whisk every 30 minutes while cooking.
  6. Stir in the peppermint extract.
  7. Serve hot or keep warm in the slow cooker.

Notes

Whisk every 30 minutes and do not let the drink boil for a smooth texture. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the dairy may separate. For a dairy-free variation, use unsweetened oat milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.