Easy Crockpot Hot Chocolate is the best hot cocoa you have ever had! This dump and go recipe is sure to be the star of your next fall or holiday gathering. Try it once, and I think you will agree - it is so good.

I think that one reason I love the holidays so much as an adult is that my Mom always did such a good job of making them special when I was little.
We never missed a Christmas special on TV.
And we always had hot chocolate and candy canes on hand.
I can still remember the little packets with the tiny marshmallows in them.
Though I try to keep up with many of the things my Mom did, now that I'm the mom I've developed my own way of doing things.
This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is not one of those "you still gotta prep it" Crock Pot Recipes. This is a dump and press on recipe!
The only work you have to do is stir it every 30 minutes or so. (And even that isn't completely necessary. Just make sure you give it a good stir at the end if you need to be away while you make this.
Not only is this Crockpot Hot Chocolate easy to make, but it is also quite possibly the best hot chocolate you have ever tasted!
Frequently Asked Questions
It could not be easier to make hot chocolate in your slow cooker. First, dump all of the ingredients into your slow cooker. Next, cook on low for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
To make this hot chocolate thicker, reduce the milk by 2 cups and add in 1 cup of heavy cream.
Tools to Make Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Variations
- In place of the chocolate bar and peppermint extract, use mint chocolate.
- Make this keto by using heavy cream in place of the milk and coconut milk.
- Omit the peppermint extract and inside add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger for Spiced Hot Chocolate.
- Make it vegan by using vegan chocolate and cashew milk in place of the milk.
Stovetop Instructions
If you don't have a crockpot, you can make this on the stovetop. To do this, warm milk, canned coconut milk, cocoa powder, and Swerve sweetener in a saucepan, stirring frequently.
Whisk in chocolate chips and stir until melted. Add vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Ladle into mugs and garnish with whipped cream and peppermint sticks.
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Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups Milk regular or dairy free
- 27 ounces canned coconut milk (2 - 13.5 ounce cans)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered Swerve or sweetener of choice
- 5.3 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract more or less to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Add milk, coconut milk, cocoa powder, sweetener, chocolate, vanilla extract and peppermint extract to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 house, stirring occasionally.
Notes
- In place of the chocolate bar and peppermint extract, use mint chocolate.
- Make this keto by using heavy cream in place of the milk and coconut milk.
- Omit the peppermint extract and inside add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground ginger for Spiced Hot Chocolate.
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