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Delicious Christmas Eve creamy crockpot hot chocolate in a festive setting.

Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate

This delightful slow-cooker hot chocolate recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a rich and creamy beverage with minimal effort. Simply combine ingredients in a crockpot and let it warm to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 6 cups Whole milk
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce)
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Mugs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in the crockpot; whisk thoroughly.
  2. Gradually whisk in whole milk until smooth, then stir in heavy cream, vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is hot and creamy.
  4. Whisk again before serving warm, optionally garnished with whipped cream or marshmallows.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, add a dash of peppermint extract or a cinnamon stick while it cooks. This hot chocolate can be kept warm on the "warm" setting for up to 2 hours.