Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

5 from 7 votes

This creamy hot chocolate is so easy to make in a slow cooker, and it's a great way to keep it warm for parties.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: drinks

Add the cocoa powder and heavy cream to the Crockpot.
½ cup unsweetened cocoa power, 1 cup heavy cream
Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Then, whisk in the whole milk, chocolate chips, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.
7 cups whole milk, ¾ cup milk chocolate chips, ¼ cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. At the 1 hour mark, whisk the mixture to incorporate the melted chocolate chips. Continue cooking until the hot chocolate is heated through to your liking.
Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and top with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Marshmallows

Try using good quality white chocolate for a white chocolate hot cocoa.
Use the recipe slider to adjust the number of servings and easily double the recipe!

Storage: Store crockpot hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.