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Hot cocoa in a paper mug, topped with a cookie and a slow cooker in the back
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The Best Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Recipe (Rich, Creamy & Easy!)

There’s nothing quite like a mug of rich, homemade slow cooker hot cocoa on a cold day. This recipe is luxuriously creamy, deeply chocolatey, and unbelievably easy—your crockpot does most of the work! Perfect for winter evenings, holiday gatherings, or cozy weekends at home, this is truly the best slow cooker hot cocoa recipe you’ll ever make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 463kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 1/8 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt I used Maldon finishing salt

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, add the heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate, and salt.
  • Whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, or HIGH for 1–2 hours if short on time.
  • Stir occasionally, making sure to scrape the sides of the crockpot so the chocolate melts evenly.
  • Once smooth and fully heated, stir well and serve warm.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Whipped cream
  • Marshmallows
  • Crushed candy canes
  • Chocolate shavings or sprinkles

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 294mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g