Crockpot Hot Chocolate is a well balanced, creamy, chocolatey, sweet homemade recipe everyone will enjoy! Take it over the top with creamer!
I’ve been a little enamored with the idea of a crockpot hot chocolate for a few weeks now. I first heard about it from a girl at church and since then I haven’t been able to get it out of my head {….along with this %#@#& song.}
DON’T CLICK THROUGH. You’ll regret it.
Anyways, I did a little research/internet trolling and a lot of recipe testing and came up with my favorite version of a Crockpot Hot Chocolate! It’s not too creamy, too sweet or too cocoa-y. It’s balanced really well AND!! I even included my secret ingredient that takes this over the top! People will try it and be amazed that homemade hot chocolate could be this good.
You could totally make this lower in fat by using 1 or 2% milk and no half & half, buuuuuut I wouldn’t recommend it. Didn’t you know I’m giving you bellies that shake like bowls full of jelly for Christmas? You’re welcome.
Here’s how to make it:
Start out with some sweetened condensed milk, plain cocoa powder and vanilla!
Pour both cans of milk into the bottom of a large crockpot.
Add in some cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.
Like this! Things will be super thick and sticky looking. All good things. All good things.
Add in a splash of vanilla and stir.
Now comes the DAIRY…and my secret ingredient! To the crockpot, add in whole milk, half & half and…..chocolate chip cookie flavored coffee creamer!! YOU GUYS. This stuff is DREAMY in hot chocolate. You won’t know what to do with yourself after one sip.
So, add all that goodness into your crockpot and stir, being sure you get all that thick chocolate syrup from the edges.
Now you have a big pot of cold chocolate milk so turn that bad boy on and let it heat up! On high for 2-ish hours or on low for 4. You just want to heat it through…you’re not cooking anything 🙂
When you’re ready to serve, add in a bunch of mini marshmallows {and a bit more creamer if you’re feeling sassy} and enjoy!
I guarantee that you will never have better hot chocolate than this.
WELLLLLL, maybe the hot chocolate I had in Paris was better but how many of you are going to Paris for Christmas? Don’t answer that.
Also delicious? All these other holiday creamers like gingerbread and egg nog!! SOOOOOOO good. The peppermint mocha is also glorious in case you were wondering.
So there you have it, folks. Crazy delicious hot chocolate for Christmas and/or wet, wintery weather. Make this today! You won’t regret it 🙂
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Crockpot Hot Chocolate is a well balanced, creamy, chocolatey, sweet homemade recipe everyone will enjoy! Take it over the top with creamer!
Ingredients
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 12 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookie coffee creamer + more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
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In the bottom of a cold crockpot, whisk sweetened condensed milk with cocoa powder and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in milk, half & half and creamer, being sure to get to the edges. Sprinkle in the salt. Cover and warm on high for 2 hours or low for 4. You're not trying to cook this, just warm it through! Once it's to the desired temperature, switch crockpot to 'warm'. When you're ready to serve, add in mini marshmallows and more coffee creamer if you so desire {which you totally should!!}
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Enjoy!
Kathie Hauskins says
December 13, 2015 at 3:16 pmI accidently found you yesterday and have thoroughly enjoyed looking at all
the yummy food and seeing and learning about your beautiful family!! I am disabled and haven’t cooked or baked for several years but you have
enticed me to try again. Thank you!!
Lauren says
December 14, 2015 at 10:11 pmGlad I can be a little bright spot in your day, Kathie!!
Susannah says
December 14, 2015 at 4:21 amSome days I think you forget we are unable to get those “over the top” ingredients in Canada 🙁 Looks great though.
Gail says
December 14, 2015 at 7:59 amDo you have any good recipes that I can put in a mason jar or give away that way? I will try this for sure.
teri Giese says
December 15, 2015 at 9:02 amLove crockpot, dontcha! Lotsa hot cocoa recipes out here, but,girlfriend,you said the.magic word… SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK! All the light, healthy recipes, NOT! Needs the fat, to be creamy. Print and trying to pin, (darn clogged,internet),Many thanks and HAPPIEST OF HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR ADORABLE FAMILY!
Johntte says
December 21, 2015 at 7:46 amWhat size would work best for the crockpot.
I have different sizes.
lisa says
December 21, 2015 at 11:25 amcrock pot hot chocolate
Kate Donnelly says
December 22, 2015 at 2:03 amWish I had had this when kids were growing up!
Cheryl says
December 25, 2015 at 8:31 pmI made this today & mistakenly thought 3.5 would work….i was wrong! Ended up Pouring all of the ingredients into a large beverage dispenser to mix, and then Poured Enough into That same Crock potAnd ended up having a small mixing bowl size left over A little over a court so I would suggest a 4.5 quart Or larger. everyone loved it, very rich and nothing at all like instant cocoa!
Janice says
December 19, 2016 at 3:17 amI am sooo going to make this for Xmas baking night.
Wendy Watts says
December 19, 2016 at 8:49 amI can’t wait to make this cocoa for our family Christmas party!!
Wendy Watts says
December 19, 2016 at 8:58 amLeft a comment earlier using the wrong email account. I receive your newsletter at the email account below. Love this crockpot hot cocoa recipe!
Shaunna says
December 19, 2016 at 9:16 amCan this recipe be cut in half and still turn out ok? I’d like to make a small batch Christmas Morning!
Cherie says
November 9, 2018 at 12:51 pmCan this croxk pot hot cocoa be cut in half.and how long will it last in the fridge.
Cyndi Waldinger says
December 19, 2016 at 12:18 pmMy coworkers have asked me to make another batch this year. What a great recipe!
Sheila Peterson says
October 15, 2017 at 8:05 pmThis looks so good and looks easy enough to do…No a million ingredients…Will be making this but I think I will use the Mexican chocolate creamer…
Thanks for sharing.
Vicki A. says
December 18, 2017 at 7:01 amThank you so much for this SUPERB recipe!! I brought it to work to serve 4 gallons to our staff – it was a big hit!!! I have shared the recipe/your blog many many times!!! I made the larger batch in my electric roaster – in case anyone is trying to find a way to make a larger batch. We plowed through 6 gallons (with the 2 crockpots along side the roaster)….so so good….. 🙂
Cherie says
November 2, 2018 at 5:01 amLooks like a great receipt, was wondering if you can put in the fridge after making.to much for one person. And how long will it last.
Lianne Beck says
February 10, 2018 at 7:01 pmThis hot chocolate is so good! It makes a ton which is awesome but I also was wondering if cutting the recipe in half would still turn out just as good? Thank you in advance.
Aimee Henry says
September 16, 2018 at 4:03 amI loved this recipe! I used it for my sons polar express class party and it was a big hit!!! Thank you for helping me make something the kids loved 😊
Jennifer Hermann says
September 17, 2018 at 9:26 amThis is the year to make crockpot hot chocolate! I love your blog and family pics!
Antoinette says
October 28, 2018 at 12:27 pmPlease send me crockpot Hot Coco recipe. Thanks
Linda Brown says
December 2, 2018 at 5:07 amI’ve left a message on fb but wanted to respond directly on here so people would know about the creamer. That product is no longer being made.!! Of course, just when I find what sounds like the perfect Hot Chocolate recipe!! I did find a diy recipe for it online though so will try that in it as a test run before I make it for Christmas morning.
But would really like to know if you’re still making this recipe & what creamer you have decided on.
Thank you so much for all your wonderful recipes. You are a delight to follow!!
Lauren says
December 10, 2018 at 7:50 amAny flavored creamer is fine! As long as you’d like the flavor, it should work just fine 🙂
Pamela Fleming says
December 4, 2018 at 8:50 amThis is wonderful! I made it for my Girl Scout troop Christmas party. Of course we also had homemade scones, clotted cream (also made in my crock-pot), and strawberry jam. We were in London and Paris as a troop in July, 2018. 🙂