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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

This rich and creamy hot chocolate is easy to make in the crockpot and great for entertaining!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Calories: 621 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 cups milk (whole or 2%), warmed to 90-100 degrees F*
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy cream , warmed to 90-100 degrees F*
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cups granulated sugar (to taste)
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or finely-chopped chocolate from a block - 12 ounces total)
  • pinch Kosher or sea salt
  • whipped cream, marshmallows, candy canes, chocolate shavings , for serving

Instructions

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  1. Whisk togther warm milk, cream, vanilla, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in the insert of a 4.5 to 6.5 quart slow cooker. (Cocoa powder will not dissolve fully - mix it as well as you can.) Stir in chocolate chips.
  2. Place the lid on the slow cooker, set it to LOW, and cook for 2 hours, until the mixture is hot and the chocolate is melted. Whisk the hot chocolate every 30 to 45 minutes as it heats. If, at the end of the cooking time, you still see little flecks of chocolate, whisk vigorously for just a few seconds, and they will melt into the base for a smooth and creamy drink.
  3. Stir the hot chocolate before serving each cup. You can keep the hot chocolate on the WARM setting of the slow cooker for up to 2 hours (as long as it's maintaining a temperature above 140 degrees F). Store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

Notes

  • *See the Food Safety section of the article above for why I recommend taking the chill off of the dairy before adding it to the slow cooker.
  • For additional flavor ideas for your hot chocolate, see the Variations section above.
  • For ideas and instructions for hot chocolate accompaniments, see the Serving section.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 621kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 652mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 1074IU (21%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 336mg (34%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8to 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 621

% Daily Value*

Calories 621kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 652mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 1074IU 21%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 336mg 34%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.