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Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate

This delightful recipe for creamy hot chocolate, prepared effortlessly in a crockpot, is perfect for cozy Christmas Eve gatherings. It yields a rich, velvety beverage that will warm your soul and delight your guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate Base
  • 6 cups Milk whole milk
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Crockpot / Slow Cooker
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Mugs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt in a large crockpot or slow cooker.
  2. Whisk all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
  3. Cover the crockpot and cook on the LOW setting for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the chocolate melts completely and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Once heated through and creamy, switch the crockpot to the WARM setting for serving.
  5. Serve the hot chocolate in mugs, garnished with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, or peppermint sticks.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, add a splash of peppermint extract or a cinnamon stick to the crockpot during the last hour of cooking. Keep on the warm setting for up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.