5 from 15 votes
Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate blends milk, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract for a warm, rich beverage with a refreshing minty finish. Slow cooking melts and combines the chocolate into the milk for a smooth consistency, while adjustable peppermint intensity lets you control the flavor strength. Garnished with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies, it's a creamy, festive treat especially suited for cold days.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
7
Cups
Calories:
522 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 ½ cups milk I used 2%
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or just use more milk
- 1 ½ - 1 ¾ cups chocolate chips start with less, add more for richer and sweeter hot chocolate
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon water warm
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon peppermint extract I used 3/4 teaspoon. Start with less, add more to taste. Peppermint extract can be very strong!
- pinch salt
For The Garnish:
- Whipped Cream
- peppermint candies crushed
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and warm water to make a paste.
- Add the milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips and cocoa paste to the slow cooker, set to low for one hour.
- Stir a few times with a whisk during cooking.
- When chocolate is melted, whisk until fully combined and smooth. Add the peppermint extract, vanilla extract and salt. Taste and add more peppermint extract if needed. If you want a sweeter, more chocolatey hot chocolate, add 1/4 cup more chocolate chips and stir until fully melted.
- Serve with whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies and chocolate shavings to garnish. Hot cocoa can be keep on the warm setting for several hours, but will need to be whisked a few times as it forms a skin on top.
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Notes
- Start with less peppermint extract and increase gradually to control the mint flavor strength.
- Add extra chocolate chips for a richer, sweeter hot chocolate if desired.
- If the hot chocolate becomes too sweet, thin it with additional milk until balanced.
- To make dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and dairy-free chocolate chips without altering the basic method.
Nutrition Information
Calories
522kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
323mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
760IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
342mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7 Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 760IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 342mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.