Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is a must make for cold days. Rich in flavor from cocoa and spices, it’ll warm your tummy this winter.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 176kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Cost: $3

Equipment

slow cooker ideally 2 quart

Ingredients

¾ cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup hot water
4 cup milk
toppings for the cocoa whipped cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, etc

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In the crock of a two-quart slow cooker, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, spices, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in the hot water and stir until very smooth.
¾ cup powdered sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ cup hot water
Whisk in the milk. Cover and heat on LOW until hot, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4 cup milk
Serve hot with optional toppings.
toppings for the cocoa

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and are based on ⅙ of the recipe. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 4 days.

Variations: There are lots of ways to tweak Crockpot Hot Chocolate to suit your tastes.

Peppermint - Omit the spices and add peppermint extract or peppermint syrup instead.
Mocha - Omit the spices and add 2 scoops of instant coffee to the cocoa mixture.
Malt - add ¼ cup malted milk powder to the cocoa mixture.

Toppings are optional, but definitely make your Crockpot Hot Chocolate more fun! Offer any of the folling for toppings: whipped cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, shaving from a chocolate bar, mini semi sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, cinnamon sticks, or peppermint sticks.

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