Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
Rich, creamy, and chocolatey! A big batch of hot cocoa that stays warm for a crowd. Only 5 ingredients and almost entirely hands off!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 [16-ounce] container
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 bag
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for the vanilla extract to your Crock Pot.
- Switch the Crock Pot to high and cook for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes or so until the chocolate chips are melted and the hot cocoa is steaming hot, at which point you should switch the Crock Pot to “warm.”
- Stir in the vanilla and ladle into cups to serve. Top with whipped cream and/or marshmallows.
Notes
Vegan/dairy-free option:
Substitute the whole milk and heavy whipping cream with 6 cups of full-fat unsweetened oat milk and make sure your chocolate chips and whipping cream are dairy-free. If vegan, skip the marshmallows or buy vegan marshmallows like Dandies brand.Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1mug, Calories: 555kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 26g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 67mg, Potassium: 496mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 1095IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 217mg, Iron: 3mg