Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa
Looking for the perfect snow day activity? Make Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa! Learn how to make hot cocoa that heats up quickly and tastes perfectly sweet. Great for sharing, this 4-ingredient hot cocoa recipe is simple to make and easy to enjoy!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- ¾ cup cocoa powder 100g
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toppings
- Mini marshmallows
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pour the milk directly into the basin of a slow cooker.
- Measure in the sugar and cocoa powder. to combine with the milk. It might take a little effort, as it will not easily combine in cold milk, and it will not completely dissolve into the liquid at this point. That's OK!
- Add the vanilla extract, and give it a stir.
- Place the cover on the slow cooker and turn on to low.
- Cook for 1-2 hours, or until the cocoa and sugar have melded into the milk. You’ll need to whisk every so often to aid this process.
- Serve warm with your favorite cocoa toppings and enjoy!
Notes
How to store: Let cool and store in an airtight liquid container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second bursts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g
