Crockpot Hot Chocolate

White cups of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows.

Crockpot Hot Chocolate is a perfectly rich, creamy, and sweet homemade recipe everyone will enjoy! It's easy to mix up and serve from the slow cooker making it great for parties, holidays and other winter gatherings. Take it over the top with creamer!

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings cups

Calories 344

Author Kim

Ingredients

2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
12 cups whole milk
1 cup half & half
1 cup coffee creamer any favorite flavor works
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini marshmallows optional for serving

Instructions

In the bottom of a cold crockpot, whisk sweetened condensed milk with cocoa powder and vanilla until smooth.
Whisk in milk, half & half and creamer, being sure to scrape the edges. Stir in the salt. Cover and warm on high for 2 hours or low for 4. You're not cooking this, just warming it through! Once it's to the desired temperature, switch crockpot to 'warm' or LOW heat setting.
When you're ready to serve, add in mini marshmallows and more coffee creamer, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing leftovers. Cool completely, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating

Stovetop. Reheat in a saucepan over low heat until warm, stirring frequently.
Slow cooker. When serving at a party, we love to keep hot cocoa warm in a slow cooker on the low heat setting.
Microwave. In a microwave-safe mug, place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until nice and hot.

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