Creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
The Best Crockpot Hot Chocolate is made with both chocolate chips and cocoa powder for the ultimate cup of chocolate indulgence with a creamy marshmallow flavor. This recipe is perfect for holiday parties, snow days, or any time you need a warm, velvety treat that serves a crowd.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1½ cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder – ¼ cup
Powdered sugar – ¼ cup
Sweetened condensed milk – 14 ounces
Heavy cream – 2 cups
Whole milk – 6 cups
Vanilla extract – 1 tablespoon
Mini marshmallows – 2 cups
Instructions
Whisk together: In a large slow cooker (6-quart recommended), combine the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until mostly combined.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 2 hours. Be sure to stir the mixture every 30-45 minutes to ensure the chocolate chips melt evenly and don’t stick to the bottom.
The Marshmallow Secret: After 2 hours, turn the slow cooker to the WARM setting. Stir in the mini marshmallows. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
Finish and Serve: Stir one last time until the marshmallows are completely dissolved into the drink. This creates a signature frothy, sweet top. Serve immediately or keep on warm all day.
Notes
• Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor profile.
• If the mixture seems too sweet, add a pinch of sea salt to balance the sugars.
• For a thinner consistency, you can substitute the heavy cream with more whole milk.
• Do not cook on HIGH, as the dairy can scald and the chocolate can seize.
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