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Creamy Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate for a Crowd

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x

Description

This creamy slow cooker peppermint hot chocolate is a foolproof, crowd-pleasing holiday drink that comes together in minutes. Rich, velvety, and perfectly minty, it’s the ultimate stress-free recipe for parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream (for serving)
  • Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (for serving)
  • Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (for serving)
  • Mini marshmallows (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your slow cooker. Give the ceramic insert a quick rinse and dry it. If you’re worried about sticking, you can spray it lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Add the milk and cream. Pour 6 cups of whole milk and 2 cups of heavy cream into the slow cooker. Give it a quick stir to combine.
  3. Add the chocolate chips. Dump in 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of milk chocolate chips. Don’t stir yet.
  4. Add the sugar and salt. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of salt evenly over the top.
  5. Set the slow cooker to low. Cover it with the lid and let it cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Resist the urge to lift the lid.
  6. Whisk everything together. After 1 1/2 hours, remove the lid and give the mixture a good whisk until smooth and glossy.
  7. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 1/2 teaspoons of peppermint extract. Taste and adjust if needed.
  8. Switch to warm setting. Turn the slow cooker to the ‘warm’ setting to keep the hot chocolate at the perfect temperature.
  9. Prepare your toppings. Crush candy canes, whip cream, and set up a topping station.
  10. Serve and enjoy. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and let guests add their own toppings.

Notes

Don’t rush the melting process; use low heat to prevent scorching. Taste as you go with the peppermint extract. Keep the hot chocolate on the ‘warm’ setting to avoid curdling. This recipe can be made a day ahead and reheated.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8 ounces
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 36
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 13
  • Carbohydrates: 42
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 8

Keywords: slow cooker hot chocolate, peppermint hot chocolate, holiday drink, hot chocolate for a crowd, creamy hot chocolate

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