The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe for Cozy Nights
A rich and creamy hot chocolate made effortlessly in a crockpot. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs
- Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, and salt to the crockpot.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in vanilla extract before serving.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to taste.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute with almond or oat milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg