Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate (Print-Friendly Version)
This December favorite brings together creamy hot chocolate, rich cocoa, and chopped chocolate, all blended in a slow cooker for a festive and comforting beverage. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream—one to keep handy.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
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4 cups heavy cream, divided
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 cups whole milk
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14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
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12 ounces semi-sweet baking bar, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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In a 5-quart slow cooker, pour in 2 cups heavy cream, cocoa powder, whole milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk thoroughly to dissolve the cocoa powder and combine the liquids.
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Add chopped semi-sweet baking bar and vanilla extract to the slow cooker. Stir to evenly distribute the chocolate.
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Set slow cooker to low heat. Cook mixture for 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes to help chocolate melt completely and prevent scorching.
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Thirty minutes before serving, add the remaining 2 cups heavy cream. Stir gently to combine and continue cooking on low.
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Ladle hot chocolate into mugs and garnish with preferred toppings such as marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or crushed candy canes.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate and stir frequently to achieve a smooth texture.