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Epic Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
This Epic Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is waiting for you and warms you up when you come in from the cold. It has a decadent chocolate flavor, topped with marshmallows, shaved chocolate, cinnamon sticks, caramel syrup & chocolate candies.
Epic Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
- unsweetened cocoa
- chocolate bar (unsweetened or bittersweet)
- condensed milk
- heavy cream or whipping cream
- milk (preferably whole 1% or 2%)
- pure vanilla extract
- your favorite toppings! (see my suggestions in the recipe card below)
Kitchen Tools
- slow cooker
- whisk
- ladle for serving
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- I have & recommend these glass mugs:
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Epic Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Yield:
10 servings
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time:
2 hours 35 minutes
This Epic Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is waiting for you and warms you up when you come in from the cold. It has a decadent chocolate flavor, topped with marshmallows, shaved chocolate, cinnamon sticks, caramel syrup & chocolate candies.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup chocolate (unsweetened or bittersweet), chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 6 cups whole milk, or same amount 1% or 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
suggested toppings
- cinnamon sticks
- marshmallows, of varying sizes
- whipped cream
- caramel or other flavored syrup
- chocolate candies
- spice mixes
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, add unsweetened cocoa, chocolate (unsweetened or bittersweet), and sweetened condensed milk. Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is melted.
- After 30 minutes, using a whisk, mix the ingredients and add the heavy cream.
- Add 6 cups milk and pure vanilla extract and then whisk. Cook on HIGH for 2 more hours or until it's hot.
- Add your favorite toppings like marshmallows, spice mixtures, syrups, and top with candies, enjoy!
Notes
This recipe requires a slow cooker.
Tip: Keep a whisk close by the slow cooker so that you can mix the hot chocolate so it's smooth before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 225Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 7g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
- This recipe was originally published on 1/7/2018
- Updated & republished on 2/8/2020, 4/13/2021, 11/2/2021, 4/6/2023, 10/21/2024
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Life’s Little Sweets is a seasonal cooking and local food blog featuring farm-to-table recipes, CSA inspiration, and creative ways to enjoy what’s fresh and in season.
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Sara says
If you make this recipe, please rate and comment on how it came out! Thank you in advance! Best, ~Sara xo