Crockpot Hot Chocolate
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4.5
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Description
Crockpot Hot Chocolate combines sweetened condensed milk with cocoa powder and vanilla extract to create its chocolate base. Whole milk, half-and-half, and chocolate chip flavored coffee creamer add layers of creaminess and subtle flavor contrasts. The mixture is slowly warmed in a crockpot, ensuring the ingredients blend smoothly without boiling or scorching.
Once warmed to the desired temperature, the drink is kept on the crockpot's warm setting for easy serving. Adding mini marshmallows at serving time introduces a soft, melty texture and additional sweetness. Optional extra creamer garnishes enhance the flavor profile and richness.
This hot chocolate suits gatherings or relaxed occasions where a rich, indulgent chocolate beverage is desired without rapid preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 12 cups milk whole
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup coffee creamer + more for garnish, chocolate chip cookie flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
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 get to the edges. Sprinkle in the salt. Cover and warm on high for 2 hours or low for 4. You're not trying to cook this, just warm it through! Once it's to the desired temperature, switch crockpot to 'warm'.
- When you're ready to serve, add in mini marshmallows and more coffee creamer if you so desire {which you totally should!!} Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15cups approximately
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 583mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 571IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.