Easy CrockPot Hot Chocolate

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Easy CrockPot Hot Chocolate

There's nothing quite like wrapping your hands around a mug of creamy, rich hot chocolate. Yet, the thought of constantly stirring a pot to achieve that perfect consistency can be daunting. That's where our Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate recipe comes in! With a bit of forethought and the magic of your crockpot, you can have a deliciously smooth and chocolatey beverage ready to warm you up on those chillier days.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword fall

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings

Calories 129kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

7 cups Milk regular or dairy free
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons powdered sugar or Swerve
6 ounce semi-sweet chocolate
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract more or less to taste (optional)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add 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

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.

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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