In a large slow cooker combine milk, heavy cream and vanilla
Add hot chocolate mix
Break chocolate bars into pieces and add on top of mix
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
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Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd.Recipe Tips
Combining Ingredients - There is no need to combine the ingredients in a separate bowl. Add everything to the slow cooker and whisk until everything is blended.
Adding Chocolate - If using chocolate bars, break the chocolate bar up into pieces. As it melts it provides a smooth and creamy texture to your hot chocolate.
Heating in the Slow Cooker - This is the perfect recipe to make ahead of time before you party. It needs about 2 hours to heat before it is ready to serve.
Variations Ideas
Chopped Chocolate - We love using chocolate bars, but you can also stir in milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips. This chocolate flavor hot chocolate is even better with added chocolate. You can also use a mixture of chocolate chips for added flavor.
Adult Beverage - If you are looking for a drink for you Adult Christmas party, make these hot chocolate with kahlua added. We have even added in peppermint schnapps for added flavor.
Hot Cocoa Mix - Make Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix with simple ingredients such as unsweetened cocoa powder. But you can also make this recipe with store bought hot cocoa packets.
Peppermint Extract - If you love peppermint flavor drink, stir in peppermint extract instead of vanilla extract.
Sweetened Condensed Milk - Sweetened Condensed Milk can be added for a creamy hot chocolate texture.
Adjust Ingredients - The ingredients in this recipe can be adjusted to what you prefer. If you prefer to use less cream and more milk, that works in this recipe.
Coffee - This hot chocolate is even delicious with a shot of espresso or coffee for a delicious mocha flavored drink.