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Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Published: Oct 23, 2020 · Modified: Nov 30, 2021 by Allison · 9 Comments

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Make hot chocolate for a crowd with this easy, sweet, and creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate!

Hot chocolate in a crock pot topped with marshmallows.We have a crock pot filled with hot chocolate, Hocus Pocus is playing on the TV, and we’ve broken into three bags of Halloween candy. We’re kicking off the holiday season the best way we know how. 

Let’s talk Hot Chocolate! If you’ve tried my Hot Chocolate recipe you know that it is incredible (check out all those 5 star reviews!). It’s creamy, sweet, chocolaty, and so easy. I used that recipe as inspiration for this Crock Pot Hot Chocolate. 

Hot chocolate in a white mug topped with marshmallows.

How to make Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Start by gathering the following ingredients:

  • Milk
  • Cream or half and half
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Granulated sugar
  • Chocolate chips
  • Vanilla Extract
  1. Warm some of the milk in the microwave or on the stovetop. Whisk in the cocoa powder (heating the milk will ensure that the cocoa powder blends quickly and easily).
  2. Add the milk/cocoa mixture and all the other ingredients into a slow cooker.
  3. Heat over high heat, whisking the mixture occasionally.
  4. Once the hot chocolate is warm and the chocolate chips are melted, reduce the heat to low or “keep warm”.

Ingredient for crock pot hot chocolate. Milk, cocoa, sugar, chocolate chips, vanilla.

Recipe tips

  • Use cream for a richer hot chocolate.
  • Choose good quality chocolate chips; the flavor will come through.
  • Semisweet chocolate chips are my favorite choice here, but you can also use milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate (the flavor will vary a bit).
  • Adjust the hot chocolate to suit your taste. If you want a deeper chocolate flavor you can add more chocolate chips or cocoa powder. If you want it sweetener you can add more sugar. 

Toppings and flavor variations

  • Marshmallows: Marshmallows should be added to the crock pot right before serving (they will melt if they’re in there too long). You can also add marshmallows to each mug of hot chocolate.
  • Whipped cream: Add a dollop of whipped cream to each mug as you serve it.
  • Chocolate shavings: Sprinkle the top of each serving with some finely chopped chocolate. It will melt slightly adding a rich chocolate flavor to each sip.
  • Espresso: A shot of espresso is a delicious addition to each serving (it tastes like a mocha from a coffee shop).
  • Bailey’s Irish cream: Spike the adults’ hot chocolate by adding a shot of Bailey’s.

Hot chocolate on a ladle with marshmallows

More hot chocolate recipes

  • Homemade Hot Chocolate
  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  • White Hot Chocolate
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate
  • Nutella Hot Chocolate
  • Spiked Hot Chocolate
  • Hot Chocolate Cookies
Hot chocolate in a white mug topped with marshmallows.

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Make hot chocolate for a crowd with this easy, sweet, and creamy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate!
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 6 cups milk (I use whole or 2%), divided
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups heavy cream or half and half
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups chocolate chips (I use semisweet)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • marshmallows, for topping

Instructions

  • Heat 2 cups of milk in the microwave or on the stovetop. It just needs to be warm; don't boil it. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until combined (this helps the cocoa powder to blend really easily). Add this mixture to the slow cooker along with the remaining 4 cups of milk and all of the other ingredients.
  • Cook on high heat, whisking occasionally. It will take 30 minutes or so for the chocolate chips to melt, so be sure to whisk regularly until that happens. Once the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is really warm, reduce the slow cooker to low or "keep warm".
  • Serving: Give the hot chocolate a whisk or stir before serving. Top each serving with marshmallows. Note: If you add the marshmallows directly into the slow cooker they will eventually melt.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Mel

    October 23, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    Excited to serve this for our Halloween family get together. Instead of trick or treating we’re eating GOOD FOOD together and watching HarryPotter movie marathon. This is going to be perfect for everyone to serve themselves through the evening. Thanks for this yummy and easy to assemble recipe!

    Reply
    • Allison

      October 26, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      Yay! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. wilhelmina

    October 23, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    Best hot chocolate ever! This is so rich and delicious, no box mix could ever compete!

    Reply
    • Allison

      October 26, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. ?

      Reply
    • Emily Housos

      December 06, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      I love this hot chocolate so good !!!!?

      Reply
      • Allison

        December 07, 2020 at 9:53 am

        I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by.

  3. Ytheait

    October 31, 2020 at 1:15 am

    Perfect for a party! Lots of fun!

    Reply
  4. Dara weiner

    December 02, 2022 at 11:43 pm

    5 stars
    Can’t wait to try this for my mom’s birthday party. How long do you think the hot chocolate could stay on warm in the crockpot. Would like to prepare ahead of time but take out about 2-3 hours after party starts when it is getting dark outside. Do you think it can be on warm for three hours before serving?

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 19, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      That should be ok. Just make sure it doesn’t get too hot.

      Reply

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