Super creamy, rich and delicious crock pot hot chocolate with confetti is perfect for the holidays (Christmas Eve and New Years especially), a fun brunch or sleepover! This is the most decadent sip to serve for kids big and small – everyone loves hot chocolate!
Super simple, creamy and delicious Crock Pot Hot Chocolate with Confetti is perfect brunch, the holidays or a cold winter’s day!
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Ok…. drum roll please… the first recipe to be released from my total foodie weekend is a drink! It’s what you guys asked for and is perfect as we head into winter and fall. This recipe will be closely followed by my Paloma Cocktail Recipe – another delicious sip!
I think one of the best things about being a food blogger is dreaming up and developing new recipes! Hot chocolate might not be the first to come to mind when it’s 85 degrees out (like it is here today), however when I was brainstorming recipe ideas with my buddy Marye in Utah last weekend, this just sounded so good.
Also, it photographed beautifully! Now the challenge was to come home and develop a recipe in no time flat!
That’s exactly what I did and let me tell you – Crock Pot Hot Chocolate is going to be your new favorite sip!
Take it over the top by stirring it with a Chocolate Spoon and topping it with a sprinkle of confetti. Brilliant! This crock pot hot chocolate is beautiful, creamy and delicious. Pretty, girly, fun and most importantly…. easy! If you’re having a party, this hot chocolate will feed a crowd and everyone will be coming back for seconds!
What’s even better, is this creamy, delicious hot chocolate is made in your slow cooker!
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate for a Crowd
Perfect for a party, this is hands off! Serve this on your counter or buffet with a ladle nearby. Add a bowl of marshmallows, whipped cream and jars of sprinkles so your guests can help themselves.
What can I do with leftover hot chocolate?
- So you have leftovers? (Well honestly, I really don’t think you will, but just in case – here’s what you do!) Allow the hot chocolate to cool completely. Pour it into to a pitcher, cover or seal and refrigerate. Delicious chocolate milk! Or pour into your favorite mug and reheat it in the microwave. See me – totally thinking ahead!
- Use a funnel and pour it into the original milk jug – it’s a perfect container for leftovers. That way, you can shake it up well prior to reheating.
How long will it keep in the refrigerator?
- You can keep the easy crock pot hot chocolate leftovers for up to four days.
How do you make hot chocolate creamy?
The best way to make creamy, rich hot chocolate is to use cocoa powder and real chocolate chips. This hot chocolate recipe is the perfect combination!
This easy crock pot hot chocolate recipe will feed a crowd!
How do you make crock pot hot chocolate?
- pour the milk into your crock pot
- add the cocoa powder, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk
- whisk everything together
- next, sprinkle in the chocolate chips and cover
- turn the slow cooker on low and cook for two hours
- serve topped with mini marshmallows or whipped cream and sprinkles. Enjoy!
What can I serve with slow cooker hot chocolate?
I would keep your party simple and easy and surround your buffet with some simple cookies – frosted butterscotch cookies, 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies or butter cookies – all delicious choices!
Can I add alcohol to this recipe?
If you’re looking for an adult beverage, you can easily make this hot chocolate boozy by adding:
- Kahlúa
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Bailey’s Irish Cream
- Bourbon
This will definitely make it a party! Serve the alcohol on the side and allow guests to spike their own glass. Don’t add the alcohol to the slow cooker.
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Hot Chocolate Crock Pot Recipe
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate with Confetti
Ingredients
- 1 gallon milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 9 oz. dark chocolate chips
- 1 8 oz. sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Add the gallon of milk to the slow cooker
- Next add in the cocoa powder, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk to combine
- Sprinkle in the chocolate chips and cover.
- Turn the crock pot to low and cook for two hours. After two hours change to the keep warm cycle
- Give it a good whisk before serving, ladle into cups and enjoy!
Sandi says
October 11, 2018 at 11:12 amLOL, I am so glad you put in the liquors to add. I was just saying this is too cute to be just for kids! I can’t wait to give it a try Debra!
Healing Tomato says
October 12, 2018 at 8:44 pmI am a true hot chocolate aficionado. This recipe has me drooling! I love a slow boiled hot chocolate. The drink is so perfect for those cold summer nights. Having this in hand and sitting in front of the fire is my perfect idea of spending a cold snowy night.
Bowl Me Over says
October 14, 2018 at 7:28 amI love your vision, that sounds absolutely dreamy! Enjoy your hot chocolate Rini!!!
debi at Life Currents says
October 13, 2018 at 6:09 amThis looks delicious! And it’s like a celebration in a cup! So much fun, regardless of your age!
Liza says
October 13, 2018 at 12:42 pmOh, this recipe is divine! Loving the condensed milk in it! It sounds so delicious all together and it looks SO GOOD! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
October 14, 2018 at 7:27 amLiza it is creamy and luscious, I love this hot chocolate!!
Julie says
October 14, 2018 at 3:51 pmThis is warming my bones just looking at it! I love a spiked version of course!
Amy Nash says
October 14, 2018 at 9:31 pmOkay, I’m thinking that birthday hot chocolate is going to need to be a thing now. Love the sprinkles in this!
Bowl Me Over says
October 16, 2018 at 8:21 amThanks Amy, I know the kids will love it!!
michele says
October 14, 2018 at 9:50 pmIm impressed! The photos are beautiful! The crockpot hot chocolate sounds amazing! I love that you made it in the crockpot!!
Sandra Shaffer says
October 14, 2018 at 9:54 pmWonderful idea for a family gathering. I would love to sit back with a book and a cup of hot chocolate just by myself too. Heavenly, and yes, gimme a shot of booze too.
Madi says
October 15, 2018 at 8:04 amMaking hot chocolate in a slow cooker is such a good idea! Perfect for a party!
Jennifer Stewart says
October 16, 2018 at 7:57 amI am not a coffee drinker but I do love my hot cocoa! This makes it extra special and I can have an entire slow cooker for me!
Bowl Me Over says
October 16, 2018 at 8:21 amExactly!!! 😀 Enjoy this delicious sip!
Julie Evink says
October 22, 2018 at 12:50 pmTotally doing this for the holidays for a hot chocolate bar and adding a few options to make it boozy! HIGH FIVE!
Bowl Me Over says
October 22, 2018 at 4:50 pmThank you, thank you!! YES!! This is a holiday MUST!!
Coleen Koehl says
October 22, 2018 at 12:55 pmI’ve never tried hot chocolate in the crock pot, but this looks perfect for entertaining over the holidays!
Bowl Me Over says
October 22, 2018 at 4:47 pmIt’s just the best! So good and easy!!
Malinda Linnebur says
October 22, 2018 at 4:28 pmHot chocolate is one of the first drinks I make when the weather gets chilly!! I love your liquor suggestions and I can’t wait to try this out!!
Bowl Me Over says
October 22, 2018 at 4:43 pmMost definitely! this will be fun for New Year’s Eve and fun family parties too!
Melissa Howell says
October 23, 2018 at 8:37 amMy daughter was just saying last night how she wanted to have a Christmas party with a hot chocolate bar! I told her I would make hot chocolate in the crock pot (even though I’ve never done it before). You’ve just given me the perfect recipe! Pinning!
Danielle Green says
October 27, 2018 at 7:16 amIt’s great to have a pot of hot cocoa to dip into all day long, and I love the sprinkles. Yum!
Bowl Me Over says
October 28, 2018 at 10:34 amThe sprinkles make the cocoa extra special!
KGore says
January 22, 2019 at 6:28 amWhat kind of milk do you recommend? Thank you! Making for my students tomorrow.
Bowl Me Over says
January 22, 2019 at 8:42 amHow fun, the kids will love it! I used whole milk it gave it a great richness – love to see a picture if you snap one!