Description
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavors of this Slow Cooker Holiday Hot Chocolate—a perfect festive treat to warm your heart and home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Marshmallows or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Combine Milk Mixtures: Pour the whole milk and sweetened condensed milk into the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix.
- Add Flavorings: Sprinkle in cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Melt Chocolate: Add chocolate chips to the mixture, stirring until they start to melt.
- Cook Low and Slow: Set your slow cooker to low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with Style: Ladle hot chocolate into mugs and top generously with marshmallows or whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For a festive twist, consider adding a few drops of peppermint extract. You can substitute whole milk with almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version. If short on time, pre-melt ingredients in the microwave before adding them to the slow cooker.