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Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

Is there anything better than Hot Chocolate on a cold day, or really anytime? Check out this amazing Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate that you will adore!

two mugs filled with slow cooker hot chocolate with marshmallows next to slow cooker filled with hot chocolate

Have you ever make warm drinks in the slow cooker? It’s so easy and they come out great. This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is no exception!

slow cooker hot chocolate in a white mug with marshmallows hovering over a white slow cooker with a black serving ladle

This is one of my favorite drinks to make when I want something sweet, but don’t want to go overboard. Since it’s made in the slow cooker, there is less chance that you will get carried away on your sugar intake. Throw everything in the crockpot and make it happen!

overhead shot of two white mugs with hot chocolate and marshmallows surrounded by christmas garland marshmallows and ornaments

Let’s get started!

Where do you serve this amazing slow cooker hot chocolate?

black spoon ladle holding slow cooker hot chocolate over a crockpot with more hot chocolate

I like to serve it in these mugs! But you can definitely serve it in your favorite cup of choice.

This recipe makes 6-8 servings. I love that I can make this for my family’s Christmas party and then just leave it simmering on low until people are ready to drink it. No need to worry about taking care of a pot all night long, when you can put it in the slow cooker. 🙂

chocolate chips on the bottom of a white crockpot with more ingredients on the side

I like to put it on my buffet table and let people pour themselves a mugful.

The unsweetened cocoa powder gives it extra flavor and richness. You can use either milk or water (or even half and half) to make this drink perfectly decadent.

black ladle stirring slow cooker hot chocolate in a white crockpot with marshmallows on the side

And although we all typically think of adding marshmallows when we see/hear hot chocolate, I prefer to top mine off with some homemade coconut whipped cream .

It adds an amazing touch in my opinion! Have fun playing around with different variations for this recipe too. Use your imagination to make this amazing!

hand holding a cantainer of vanilla over a crockpot with hot chocolate ingredients

What ingredients are needed for this slow cooker hot chocolate recipe?

slow cooker hot chocolate ingredients

1 package, 12oz, chocolate chips

1 can, 14 oz, sweetened condensed milk

1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

6 cups milk

Super simple, so yummy. Enjoy and let me know how much you love it!

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Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe
Yield: serves 10-12

Easy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes

This super easy and tasty recipe is so great for holidays and warm cozy movie nights!

Ingredients

  • 1 package, 12oz, chocolate chips
  • 1 can, 14 oz, sweetened condensed milk
  • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix well. Heat for 2-3 hours, stirring every hour making sure chocolate chips melt.
  2. Serve with mini marshmallows, if desired

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 476Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 18gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 70mgSodium 128mgCarbohydrates 49gFiber 2gSugar 47gProtein 10g

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