Description
Warm up your chilly winter evenings with this rich, creamy Slow Cooker Holiday Hot Chocolate, topped with fluffy marshmallows for the ultimate festive treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups marshmallows (mini or regular)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, pour in 4 cups of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream. Whisk in 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
- Once ready, ladle the hot chocolate into cups and top generously with marshmallows.
- Sip slowly and relish the cozy moments with friends or family.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk. Experiment by adding peppermint extract or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.