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    Home » Recipes » Drinks » Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

    Last updated: Nov 19, 2021 by Melissa Riker · 5 Comments

    Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

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    Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink to serve up when doing your holiday entertaining! This easy slow cooker cocoa stays warm the entire party and perfect for a hot chocolate bar!

    slow cooker hot chocolate in white mug

    Every year one of my friends hosts a kid's Christmas PJs party. All the kids wear their Christmas jammies and do a gift exchange, it is a blast and my boys look forward to it every year.

    This year she set up a hot chocolate bar, served up in a slow cooker. I thought it was a great idea to share here on the blog because it worked so well for the party. This recipe is perfect for parties because it stays warm the entire time!

    crockpot hot chocolate in two mugs

    Why I love this recipe

    This recipe is so easy!

    It comes out thick and rich, and oh-so-much better than the instant mixes. It's not just for parties too, it's also perfect for cold blustery winter weekends! My family can go through a full batch in an afternoon at home easily!

    Ingredients

    • semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • vanilla extract
    • condensed milk
    • heavy whipping cream
    • milk

    Step by step

    Simply combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for two hours. After the two hours, set the slow cooker to warm for serving.

    Tips

    You'll notice I use only half a can of the condensed milk, most other recipes use a full can and I have tried that but it comes out too sweet for my taste. I think the end result with half a can of the condensed milk and the semi-sweet chocolate chips come out with just the right balance! (If you're worried about wasting the condensed milk, just make a batch of these Coconut Macaroons to go along with it, it also uses a partial can of condensed milk!)

    Serving suggestions

    I serve this recipe with marshmallows of course, but you can also get creative and add in peppermint sticks, whipped cream and sprinkles, coconut...the possibilities are endless!

    You can also experiment with using different types of chocolate chips, too. It's a very easy recipe to have fun with!

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    You might also like these easy and fun variations:

    • Peanut Butter Cocoa
    • Nutella Cocoa
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    If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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    Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Melissa
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 2 hours
    • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    • Yield: 8
    • Category: Drinks
    • Method: slow cooker
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is the perfect drink to serve up when doing your holiday entertaining! This easy slow cooker hot chocolate stays warm the entire party and perfect for a hot chocolate bar!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 10 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ 14 oz can condensed milk
    • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 6 cups milk

    Instructions

    Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for two hours, stirring occasionally, until chocolate chips are completely melted.


    Keywords: hot chocolate

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    Comments

    1. Tracy says

      November 19, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      This was perfect for our holiday party, the kids loved it! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Mel says

      November 17, 2020 at 11:58 am

      After it has cooked for 2 hours do you switch the settings to warm so it stays hot?

      Reply
      • Melissa Riker says

        November 19, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        Yes, I keep it on warm for serving, especially when entertaining.

        Reply
    3. Billi says

      July 15, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      Turned out great at our Christmas party!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. julia says

      December 31, 2018 at 5:38 am

      this is really to much tasty. I made it myself at home and after my little efforts It completed and I love your posts everything which I tried my self from your post was really awesome and i learn a lot from you, thanks for everything which your share with us...
      Julia Anderson.

      Reply

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