Crock pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Crock pot hot chocolate recipe is rich and creamy with just 5 ingredients. Serve this decadent drink for parties, Christmas and more!

Crock pot hot chocolate recipe

Hot chocolate is the perfect drink once the weather turns cool. I love making it in the crock pot for parties because it is just so easy. The hot chocolate stays warm and I can make it in advance. That means more time to enjoy my family and friends!

You can’t go wrong with hot chocolate. We also have this delicious and easy recipe for Crock pot white hot chocolate. So rich and creamy!

If you are having a big party or need to serve a crowd, make a crock pot of both types. It is so yummy.

Crock pot hot chocolate ingredients:

• 6 cups whole milk or milk of your choice
• 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 ½ cup hot chocolate mix
• 2 milk chocolate bars

How to make hot chocolate in the crock pot:

In a large slow cooker combine milk, heavy cream and vanilla.

Next, add add hot chocolate mix. Break chocolate bars into pieces and add on top of mix. This really makes the hot chocolate so rich and creamy.

Whisk until well combined. Cover and set to low for 2 hours or until warm, stir occasionally.

Serve immediately and garnish with your favorite toppings

Notes:
This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.

Topping ideas:

• homemade caramel sauce
• chocolate syrup
• homemade whipped cream
• sprinkles
• candy canes or peppermint sticks
• marshmallows – mini or regular size. Try different flavors of marshmallows!
• Chocolate Chips- Try using an assortment. I like to use milk chocolate and white chocolate. Dark chocolate is also tasty.

This is the fun part. You can set up a hot chocolate bar and everyone can choose their favorite toppings.

It is the perfect time to use all of those Christmas mugs sitting around. They will look so festive around the toppings and make a cute hot chocolate bar set up!

Use what you have and get creative. I was able to round up enough mugs in my cabinet and didn’t need to buy any for our Christmas party.

We do this for a lot of parties and it is always the hit of the night. It is so easy and inexpensive too!

Make sure you have a good crockpot to make this easy hot chocolate recipe.

If you are in the market for a new crock pot, try this  programmable crock pot . It is perfect when you are not at home or for parties and such.

You can set it for the amount you need and leave the house for the day. It will cut off for when you programmed it, and keep it warm until you are ready to enjoy.

This feature is perfect for parties and tailgates.

Find more slow cookers on sale here. You will get lots of use out of your slow cooker for years to come. It is definitely a time saver.

I love to make this hot chocolate ahead of time and then keep it warm for the party. This truly gives me more time to spend with my guests.

Plus, it ensures they get hot chocolate that stays warm all night. So fun and tasty!

You can set it and forget it! Guests can serve themselves and it makes the perfect drink for a Christmas party.

Slow cooker hot chocolate is a great recipe!

This homemade hot chocolate recipe is super easy. You only need a few simple ingredients.

No sweetened condensed milk required! It really is so simple to make and the chocolate flavor is amazing.

The melted chocolate combines with everything for a rich and creamy recipe. Try this at your next Christmas party. We have doubled the recipe and it was perfect for a crowd.

Crockpot hot chocolate is delicious and kids love it. Actually everyone loves it! My family loves when I make a hot cocoa bar and put out a bunch of different toppings.

It is an inexpensive treat and everyone enjoys it. Try making this hot chocolate today.

You are going to love it!

Try crock pot hot chocolate today!

Print this easy crockpot hot chocolate recipe below:

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• Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
• Iced Hot Chocolate Recipe
• 20 Amazing Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipes
• Hot Chocolate Starbucks Copycat Recipe
• Crock Pot White Hot Chocolate 

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