Description
This Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy, and festive holiday drink made with real chocolate, milk, and a hint of peppermint. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, it’s an easy set-it-and-forget-it treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Mini marshmallows, for topping (optional)
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candies, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, milk, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to help the chocolate chips melt evenly.
- Once the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is hot, stir again before serving.
- Serve in mugs and top with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, and crushed peppermint candies if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the peppermint extract to taste for a stronger or milder mint flavor.
- Use white chocolate chips for a different twist.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Keep on the ‘warm’ setting if serving over time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
