Description
This cozy Crockpot Hot Chocolate recipe is the perfect way to warm up on chilly days. Combining sweet cream creamer, half and half, cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate melted slowly together creates a rich and creamy hot chocolate base. Mini marshmallows added near the end make every sip extra indulgent, and optional toppings like chocolate syrup, shavings, cinnamon, and whipped cream allow for personalized finishing touches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups sweet cream creamer
- 2½ cups half and half
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 4 ounces (2 bars) semi-sweet chocolate bars
- 1½ cups mini marshmallows
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate syrup
- Chocolate shavings
- Cinnamon
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the sweet cream creamer, half and half, and cocoa powder into the crock pot. Whisk well until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Break the semi-sweet chocolate bars into smaller squares and add them to the crock pot. Cover the crock pot.
- Cook Slowly: Cook on low heat for 2 hours and 30 minutes. Every 30 to 45 minutes, whisk the mixture vigorously to help break up and fully melt the chocolate, ensuring a creamy, even texture throughout.
- Add Marshmallows: Ten minutes before the cooking time ends, stir in the mini marshmallows so they gently melt into the hot chocolate, creating a luscious, creamy finish.
- Serve and Customize: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and serve immediately. Add any optional toppings such as chocolate syrup, chocolate shavings, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or whipped cream to taste.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover hot chocolate in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain smoothness.
- Whisking vigorously during cooking helps break down the chocolate and prevents it from sticking to the crock pot.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute sweet cream creamer and half and half with coconut milk or almond milk creamer.
- Adjust sweetness by adding a bit of sugar or sweetener if desired, depending on your preference and the chocolate used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
