Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate

overhead image of a mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and candy cane pieces

5 from 1 vote

Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Ditch those bland, watery hot chocolate packets for good! This Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate comes together with just 7 ingredients for the best warm drink for the holiday season! Easy to make, it's rich, creamy, and perfect for serving a crowd.

Prep Time10

Cook Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Drinks, party

Cuisine: American

Keyword: drink, easy slow cooker recipe, hot chocolate in the slow cooker, hot chocolate recipe, hot cocoa recipe, how to make a mint hot chocolate, how to make a slow cooker hot chocolate, how to make hot chocolate, how to make hot cocoa, peppermint, peppermint hot chocolate

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

16-20 mini peppermint candy canes
10 ounces high-quality semi-sweet chocolate
6 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: marshmallows for serving

Instructions

In a 6-qt slow cooker, add the candy canes, chocolate, milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
16-20 mini peppermint candy canes, 10 ounces high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, 6 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, Pinch of salt
Set on low for 2 hours. After 1 hour, give it a good whisk. Stir until the ingredients come together and are smooth. *Tip: Be sure to stir from time to time to make sure the bottom does not burn.
Leave on the warm setting, and serve with marshmallows or toppings of choice.
Optional: marshmallows for serving

Video

Nutrition