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The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate

The Best Homemade Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe - delicious rich, creamy hot chocolate in the slow cooker from scratch!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: drinks, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, non alcoholic, slow cooker
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 5 cups warm milk
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • ¼ cup coca powder
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Warm milk in microwave or on stovetop - just 20-30 seconds to be warm to the touch (cocoa powder will mix in to warm milk much better than cold milk.)
  • Add milk to slow cooker, turn slow cooker on to high.
  • Add in sugar, vanilla, chocolate, and cocoa powder, whisking vigorously after each addition to incorporate. Whisk in cream last.
  • Place lid on slow cooker and set to low, let cook 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally.
  • When chocolate has melted and hot chocolate has thickened, it is ready to serve!
  • Top with mini marshmallows, sprinkles, whipped cream, and even chocolate sauce!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g