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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, holiday & celebration, slow cooker hot chocolate, slow cooker meals
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Maggie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz dark chocolate chopped or broken into pieces
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Large marshmallows for serving as desired
  • Whipped cream for serving optional

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Pour milk into a slow cooker. Add the cocoa mixture and whisk until the cocoa is dissolved and no lumps remain.
  3. Add chopped dark chocolate pieces.
  4. Cover and heat on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until hot and the chocolate is completely melted.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract just before serving.
  6. Ladle into mugs and top each with a handful of large marshmallows. If desired, add a dollop of whipped cream.
  7. Hot chocolate can stay warm in the slow cooker on the 'warm' setting for up to 4 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent a film from forming on top.