Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Skip the packet mix and dive into decadent Crock Pot hot chocolate, perfect for cozy nights and holiday gatherings. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and keeps your party warm and happy.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours and 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Preparation Level: Beginner +
What You’ll Love About This Hot Cocoa Recipe
- It takes five minutes to prep and only two hours to cook.
- It’s perfect for holiday parties when you want to create a comforting and cozy hot chocolate bar.
- Kids love to help with this recipe!
Ingredients
- Milk
- Heavy whipping cream
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Milk chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Start the hot chocolate mix by pouring the milk and heavy cream into the slow cooker.
Next, pour the sweetened condensed milk into the slow cooker, followed by the unsweetened cocoa, and whisk until combined.
Add the vanilla extract to the slow cooker. Finally, add the milk chocolate chips to the slow cooker and stir. Place the lid on top and cook on the low-temperature setting for two hours, stirring occasionally.
Hot Chocolate Toppings
- Homemade marshmallows from Sally’s Baking Addiction
- Storebought large or mini marshmallows
- Candy canes
- Chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream
- Peppermint sticks
- Cinnamon sticks
- Chocolate chips
- Drizzle of caramel sauce on top
- Peppermint Schnapps
How To Store The Hot Chocolate
Store any leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add the hot chocolate to a saucepan on the stovetop over medium-low heat to reheat. Whisk and cook until melted and hot.
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Equipment
- 6 quart Crock Pot with a warm setting
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 6 cups 2% milk
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the milk, heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and unsweetened cocoa to the slow cooker and whisk until combined.
- Next, add the chocolate chips and stir.
- Place the lid on top of the Crock Pot, and set it on the low-temperature setting and cook for two hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir and serve with your favorite toppings. (Stir before each serving).
