Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe
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Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

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Don’t want to settle for hot chocolate made from a powder? I don’t blame you.  I’m sharing my recipe for easy slow cooker hot chocolate you can make for a Christmas holiday party or just for a crowd any time this winter! This crock pot recipe for hot chocolate is perfect for kids and  spiked for adults! It’ll keep you warm and cozy on chilly winter days! It’s even perfect for an office holiday party!

 

There really isn’t much of anything that says the holidays are here more than setting up my Hot Cocoa Bar and keeping some of this delicious and easy slow cooker hot chocolate warming on the counter! Even better when you have company joining you for some festive activities like a Gingerbread House Party and you have too many cute kiddos to count!

Have you ever had hot chocolate that isn’t made from a package of powder? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat, and I promise you – you won’t turn back.  Not when it’s this easy!

Easy Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa

 

Toppings for hot chocolate:

  • Marshmallows (the shape isn’t limited to the traditional – use stars or snowman faces….)
  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles
  • Sugar dust in holiday colors
  • Gingerbread or mint cookies
  • Peppermint sticks
  • Chocolate covered pretzels
  • Marshmallow covered pretzels
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Chocolate covered spoons

Honestly, the list can go on and on!  Your only limitation is your imagination!


How to serve:

I absolutely love my Santa mugs!  Here are some similar ones to check out (also perfect for putting together your hot cocoa bar)!


Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

 

The recipe couldn’t get any easier.  In fact, it’s so easy you’ll probably have this hot chocolate going on a regular schedule at your house throughout the holiday season – just like it is at mine!

[lt_recipe name=”Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate” servings=”10″ prep_time=”5M” cook_time=”2H” total_time=”2H 5M” difficulty=”Easy” summary=”This easy to make slow cooker/crock pot hot chocolate recipe will have you off the cocoa packages for good! It’s the easiest recipe you’ll ever try – and your guests will be looking for seconds (and thirds).” print=”yes” image=”https://sweethumblehome.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Copy-of-Copy-of-Pinterest-63-1024×1024.jpg” ingredients=”12 cups whole milk;1.5 14 oz cans sweetened condensed milk;1/2 cup of cocoa powder – sifted;2 cups heavy cream;2 teaspoons vanilla extract;4 cups milk chocolate chips;;” ]Sift your cocoa powder and place all of the ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 2.5 hours, and switch the slow cooker to warm. Serve all day topped with whipped cream and different hot cocoa fixings!;;For an adult version, simply add a cup (or more of your favorite spiced rum, peppermint vodka, or other holiday cocktail mixer)![/lt_recipe]

Cook up a winter wonderland of goodness with this hot chocolate recipe!

You can use this recipe for so many different occasions:


You can even make this recipe your own:

  • Add some Mexican spices like chipotle, and chili powder.
  • Mix in some Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • Use homemade whipped cream to top it off

However you decide to use the recipe – just keep it on hand.  You’ll be using it again – I promise.

xoxo,

JJ

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2 Comments

  1. I am excited to use this recipe however i found very difficult to find the recipe with all the ingrediencies and instructions. Its looks like code when you scroll down through the page. It took me a few passes to realize that was the recipe with instructions.

    1. Robin – I’m so sorry I missed your comment the other day! I’m not sure what has gone wrong, but I will look to fixing the issue right away! Thanks for letting me know!

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