Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate – An old-fashioned hot chocolate recipe perfect for the holidays and so easy to make in the slow cooker!

I think we could all use a nice cup of this Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate right about now.  I don’t know about y’all, but I’ve never looked so forward to a holiday season.  We all need a little joy and celebration after this year!

And this Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is so perfect to bring about joy!  Who wouldn’t be happy when they see a big crock pot full of this stuff and all the mix-ins!  

There are a lot of versions of this online.  This one is more of a traditional old-fashioned recipe with evaporated milk and cocoa powder.  It’s the kind of homemade hot chocolate I remember as a child.  It’s perfect when you want to add in all the fun toppings but don’t want it way too sweet. 

Make a Fun Hot Chocolate Bar:

Have little bowls for fun mix-ins filled with:

• • Crushed peppermint
  • Peppermint sticks or candy canes
  • Mini Chocolate Chips
  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Canned whipped cream

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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate - An old-fashioned hot chocolate recipe perfect for the holidays and so easy to make in the slow cooker!

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Ingredients

• 2 12 oz. cans of evaporated milk
• 3 cups 2% milk
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• Toppings: canned whipped cream, chocolate chips, marshmallows, crushed peppermint, peppermint sticks or candy canes

Instructions

1. Add evaporated milk and 2% milk to a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
2. Pour milk into slow cooker. Stir in sugar, hot water, and cocoa powder.
3. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
4. Serve each with optional toppings: marshmallows, crushed peppermint, peppermint sticks, chocolate chips, whipped cream.

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