Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is definitely my favorite hot beverage.  Making it and keeping it warm in the crock pot makes it easy and delicious and the perfect way to feed a crowd.

I am a little particular about how I like my hot chocolate.  It must be sweet.  I’m not a bit fan of the bittersweet hot chocolate or using super fancy European chocolates. Regular old baking cocoa is what I prefer.  Also, I don’t like my hot chocolate super thick, like the European sipping chocolates, except if I’m in Europe!  Today I am sharing with you my go to crock pot hot chocolate recipe and the one that gets rave reviews every time I serve it.

We often serve hot chocolate at parties during the holiday season.  It is a required beverage at our annual Breakfast with Santa.  I often set up a hot chocolate bar and let everyone add their favorite flavorings and toppings.  Making and serving the hot chocolate in the crock pot is the perfect way to make sure everyone’s hot chocolate is nice and warm!

You can mix up the hot chocolate several hours before your party, put it in the crock pot and just let the crock pot keep it warm for you. You won’t have to worry about it again until you are ready to serve it.

How do you make hot chocolate in the crock pot?

• It’s simple.  Just mix all your ingredients together, pour them into the crock pot and set it on high for one hour and then turn to low or warm while serving.
• I always use whole milk.  Not 2% and certainly not 1%.  Whole milk gives you a rich and creamy hot chocolate.
• Add in a teaspoon or two of vanilla before serving.  It’s my secret ingredient! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked what is in my hot chocolate that makes it so yummy, vanilla is the key!
• The final tip is to add mini marshmallows and whipped cream, yes both!  Kids love finding those marshmallows hiding underneath their whipped cream. It’s even better with chocolate sprinkles on top.

After you make this crock pot hot chocolate you’ll never go back to using the stuff that comes in a packet or a can from the store.  This is so easy and so much more delicious.  Often, I add in another secret ingredient, malted milk powder.  It’s like drinking a warm chocolate malt.  It’s so delicious!  If you are a malt lover give it a try.  I have a recipe for Crock Pot Malted Hot Chocolate in my Holiday Slow Cooker Cookbook.

The next time you have a rainy or snowy cold winter’s day.  Put on a pot of crock pot hot chocolate, put on a good movie, turn on the fire, grab a blanket and enjoy!

Make sure to check out these hot chocolate recipes:

Hot Chocolate Station

Cider Hot Chocolate

Thin Mints Hot Chocolate

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Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 5 mins

 

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is my favorite hot beverage.  Make it and keep it warm in the crock pot makes it delicious and the perfect way to feed a crowd.

Course: Beverage

Keyword: crock pot hot chocolate, hot chocolate

Servings: 8 serving

Calories: 257 kcal

Author: Leigh Anne

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 2/3 cup hot water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• pinch of salt
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup malted milk powder optional

Instructions

1. In a 4 quart slow cooker, mix the cocoa and hot water together and stir until smooth.  This helps prevent the cocoa from becoming lumpy.

2. Add the sugar, salt, vanilla and milk (optional malted milk powder) and stir to combine.

3. Heat on high for one hour and then turn down to low or warm while serving.

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 118mg 5%

Potassium 388mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 46g 15%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 38g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 4.7%

Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 19.4%

Iron 6.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hi – I’m Leigh Anne! Food, family and friends are three of my favorite things. I love sharing easy, delicious recipes and entertaining ideas that everyone will love. When she started her blog, Your Homebased Mom, over 9 years ago she had no idea that it would one day house over 2,400 recipes and ideas! .

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