5.0 from 12 votes
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
This incredibly easy crockpot hot chocolate recipe is perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, or just an evening at home watching Christmas movies.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 486 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream can also use heavy whipping cream
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups mini marshmallows optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except the marshmallows, in a crockpot and stir to combine. The cocoa powder often takes some work to mix in.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 2 hours on low, occasionally giving it a vigorous stir to make sure that all ingredients are melting and combining
- A few minutes prior to serving add the marshmallows, giving them a chance to melt a bit. Serve with a variety of toppings. Sip and enjoy!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- It's Ready - While this recipe gives a two hour time window, once all ingredients are melted and combined, and the mixture is hot, you are ready to serve.
- Keep Warm – Your hot chocolate can be kept on the WARM setting for 2-3 hours after cooking.
- Storage – You can save leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container for up to three days. I personally prefer to store it in a glass container or jar (once it has cooled).
- Crockpot Temperatures - Different crockpot brands, models and even sizes, cook at different heats. Make sure to check your hot chocolate and give it stir occasionally. Some slow cookers will cook much more quickly, while others not quite so fast.
Nutrition Information
Calories
486kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
92mg
(4%)
Potassium
537mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
751IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
270mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 486kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 537mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 751IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.