Description

This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate recipe creates a rich, creamy, and perfectly sweetened hot beverage ideal for cozy gatherings. Made with a blend of chocolate chips, cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and whole milk, it simmers gently in a crockpot to develop deep chocolate flavor. Topped with melted mini marshmallows, this hot chocolate is delightfully smooth and comforting, perfect for serving a crowd of 12 during chilly days or festive occasions.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1½ cups chocolate chips
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup powdered sugar
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 cups heavy cream
6 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups mini marshmallows

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract into a large slow cooker. Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Cook on Low: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook the mixture for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the chocolate melts evenly and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add Marshmallows: Stir in the mini marshmallows after the cooking time is complete. Let the hot chocolate sit for about 10 minutes to allow the marshmallows to fully dissolve and incorporate into the drink. Stir again to mix thoroughly.
Serve and Store: Keep the hot chocolate on the warm setting throughout the day to maintain temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and reheat gently before serving.

Notes

Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent the chocolate from sticking to the edges of the slow cooker.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar according to taste.
Use full-fat milk and cream for a richer taste and creamier texture.
If mini marshmallows are not available, regular marshmallows chopped into small pieces can be used instead.
This recipe is best served immediately after warming and marshmallow melting for optimal flavor and texture.