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January 22, 2021 By Brandy 1 Comment

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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe (Video)

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Make a batch of rich and creamy hot chocolate in your slow cooker! Slow cooker hot chocolate is so easy to make and quite possibly THE BEST cup of homemade hot chocolate ever. This post was originally shared in 2014 and now includes a step by step video! This post contains an affiliate link.

If you’re a hot chocolate fan you’ll love our hot chocolate bomb recipe!

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Watch our step by step video!

mug of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows next to slow cooker

Make Hot Chocolate in a Slow Cooker!

This delicious hot chocolate comes together quickly and is full of real chocolate flavor. No packets or unsweetened cocoa powder here! The perfect pot of hot chocolate for a holiday hot chocolate bar! The beauty of using a crock pot is that it will keep the hot chocolate the perfect temperature for a gathering.

hand holding mug of hot chocolate

(Freeze dried mini marshmallows can be purchased here.)

If you’ve been around for a minute you know how much I enjoy a delicious cup of hot cocoa. Especially during the winter months and Christmas. Hot chocolate was made for December! We’ve made hot chocolate bombs—many times (you. may have seen our video floating around on Facebook), frozen hot chocolate, and have even made our own marshmallows. Have you ever tried hot chocolate sticks? They’re super fun!

milk chocolate chips half and half and vanilla

Crockpot Hot Chocolate Ingredients

The ingredients are simple, yet indulgent. I’m normally not too picky when it comes to chocolate chips in cookies and baking, but when making chocolate fondue or hot chocolate I highly recommend using Ghirardelli or Guittard chocolate chips. They melt down better than Toll House chocolate chips.

  • milk (whole or 2%)
  • half and half
  • milk chocolate chips
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • vanilla

ladle of slow cooker hot chocolate

Add everything to your large slow cooker and heat on low for 2 hours or until chocolate chips have melted completely. Stir. Taste, and add more chocolate chips if desired. Keep on warm setting while serving.

One big batch makes 16 delicious mugs (cups) of hot chocolate. Start a pot before dinner and enjoy it with the family for dessert! This is also a GREAT way to serve a crowd or to set on the table at a hot chocolate bar with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a variety of toppings like crushed candy canes and mini marshmallows.

white mug of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows

Slow Cooker HOt Chocolate Recipe

mug of hot chocolate with mini marshmallows next to slow cooker

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

Make a batch of rich and creamy hot chocolate in your slow cooker! Slow cooker hot chocolate is so easy to make and quite possibly THE BEST cup of homemade hot chocolate ever. 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 16 cups
Calories: 308kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 8 cups milk (whole milk or 2%)
  • 1 quart half and half
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Add everything to a large slow cooker and heat on low for 2 hours or until chocolate chips have melted completely.
  • Turn heat down to "warm" to keep the hot chocolate warm at your gathering.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal

Stove Top Variation

Heat milk and half and half in large pot on medium heat until it begins to simmer (stir/whisk to prevent scalding on the bottom of the pan). Remover from heat. Stir in vanilla and chocolate chips and continue to stir until chocolate has melted.

How to make whipped cream from heavy cream

Homemade whipped cream is so easy to make. All you need is 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. I like Alton Brown’s tip for chilling the bowl before beating the cream. Whisk until the cream has stiff peaks. That’s it!

Reheating slow cooker hot chocolate

Store leftovers in containers in the refrigerator. Mason jars work great. Reheat mixture in the microwave or, if you have a lot of hot chocolate to reheat, in the slow cooker on low heat until hot.

Looking for a healthier alternative? Try our skinny hot chocolate made with almond milk! Here is another recipe using cashew milk.

 

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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. Lorena says

    December 24, 2014 at 9:02 am

    mmmm this hot chocolate recipe sounds yummy and easy! Definitely going to do this for my “hot cocoa bar.”

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