Description
A cozy, creamy drink perfect for cold nights or festive gatherings, this hot cocoa is slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot. Rich in chocolate flavor with a velvety finish, it’s ideal for a quick breakfast warm-up, an easy dinner dessert, or a sweet treat for your holiday party. This easy recipe uses real ingredients, making it a family-friendly favorite among all your favorite food ideas and winter drinks. Whether you're looking for indulgent breakfast ideas or comforting dinner ideas, this hot cocoa hits the spot.
Ingredients
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Marshmallows, for topping
Instructions
1. Pour the whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk into your crock pot. Stir to combine.
2. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sift in the cocoa powder. Stir well.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
5. Once fully melted and smooth, switch the crock pot to “warm.”
6. Ladle into mugs, top with marshmallows, and serve hot.
Notes
Sift cocoa powder before adding to avoid clumps.
Stir regularly while heating to keep the texture smooth.
Add peppermint extract or cinnamon for flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: hot cocoa, crock pot hot chocolate, winter drinks, easy recipe, holiday cocoa