Slow-Cooker Hot Cocoa

Simply combine creamy milk, rich cocoa powder, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of sweetness in your slow cooker. Let it simmer and meld together on low heat for a few hours, allowing the flavors to develop into a decadent treat perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Top with marshmallows or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Warm up your soul with every comforting sip of this delightful homemade hot cocoa!

Recipe - Welcome

Servings10

Cook Time120 Minutes

Calories520

Ingredients

6 cups whole milk, warmed

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Using a large slow cooker, combine the whole milk, cream, condensed milk, cocoa powder and vanilla.
Whisk for 1 minute to incorporate the cocoa. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Cook on low for 1 hour, and whisk again.
Cook for 1 more hour. Whisk again before serving.

Variations:

Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cocoa
1. Add 3 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter to the milk mixture before cooking.
2. Toppings: marshmallows, peanut butter cups, chopped peanuts, shaved chocolate, caramel sauce.
Spiked Orange Hot Cocoa
1. After cooking, whisk in some Kahlúa, bourbon, rum or flavored vodka.
2. Toppings: whipped cream, orange peel or zest, finely grated chocolate.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
1. Swap the vanilla extract for peppermint extract.
2. Toppings: whipped cream, crushed (and/or whole) candy canes, fresh mint, mini chocolate chips

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1 cup):

Calories: 520, Fat: 29 g (17 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 60 mg, Sodium: 140 mg, Carbohydrates: 60 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 11 g.

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Makes 10 servings

6 cups whole milk, warmed

Brookshire's Whole Milk - 1 Gallon

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2 cups heavy whipping cream

Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream - 1 Pint

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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

Brookshire's Sweetened Condensed Milk - 14 Ounce

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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mccormick Pure Vanilla All Natural Extract - 1 Fluid Ounce

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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Brookshire's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - 12 Ounce

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$3.98$0.33/oz

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (1 cup):

Calories: 520, Fat: 29 g (17 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 60 mg, Sodium: 140 mg, Carbohydrates: 60 g, Fiber: 2 g, Protein: 11 g.

Directions

Using a large slow cooker, combine the whole milk, cream, condensed milk, cocoa powder and vanilla.
Whisk for 1 minute to incorporate the cocoa. Stir in the chocolate chips.
Cook on low for 1 hour, and whisk again.
Cook for 1 more hour. Whisk again before serving.

Variations:

Peanut Butter Cup Hot Cocoa
1. Add 3 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter to the milk mixture before cooking.
2. Toppings: marshmallows, peanut butter cups, chopped peanuts, shaved chocolate, caramel sauce.
Spiked Orange Hot Cocoa
1. After cooking, whisk in some Kahlúa, bourbon, rum or flavored vodka.
2. Toppings: whipped cream, orange peel or zest, finely grated chocolate.
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
1. Swap the vanilla extract for peppermint extract.
2. Toppings: whipped cream, crushed (and/or whole) candy canes, fresh mint, mini chocolate chips