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adding desired toppings like marshmallows

Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Indulge in this rich and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate, featuring semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa for a decadent treat. Customize with your favorite toppings for ultimate comfort!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Cups
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

  • Large slow cooker
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Mugs for serving

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups 1440ml whole milk (skim, 1%, or 2% are OK)
  • 2 cups 480ml heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces 226g semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup 21g unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • toppings: marshmallows whipped cream, candy canes, salted caramel, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk, cream, sugar, chocolate, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a slow cooker.
    Combine milk, cream, sugar, chocolate, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk vigorously to dissolve the cocoa powder and mix ingredients thoroughly.
    Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours, whisking every 45–60 minutes to prevent burning
  • Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours, whisking every 45–60 minutes to prevent burning.
    Whisk vigorously to dissolve the cocoa powder and mix ingredients thoroughly
  • Pour hot chocolate in mugs.
    Serve hot chocolate in mugs.
  • Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or candy canes and serve.
    adding desired toppings like marshmallows
  • Refrigerate leftovers and reheat on the stove or microwave as needed.
    Refrigerate leftovers and reheat on the stove or microwave as needed