Slow Cooker Holiday Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker Holiday Hot Chocolate is the ultimate cozy drink, perfect for chilly evenings and festive gatherings. This rich and creamy concoction blends velvety chocolate with luscious milk and cream, topped with fluffy marshmallows for an indulgent treat. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, this hot chocolate promises warmth and joy in every sip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your slow cooker.
- Pour the milk and heavy cream into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
- Add cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips; mix until well incorporated.
- Sweeten with granulated sugar and vanilla extract; stir again.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm in mugs, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk. - Enhance flavors by adding a pinch of sea salt or seasonal spices like cinnamon. - Top with crushed candy canes or flavored syrups for extra flair.