This creamy slow cooker hot chocolate recipe is oh so good and oh so easy! Making crock pot hot chocolate is simple and this delicious Black and White Crockpot Hot Cocoa recipe is inspired by a favorite Starbucks hot chocolate drink. Pop the simple ingredients into the crockpot and enjoy the perfect hot drink that will make you feel all cozy, warm and toasty inside!
Crockpot Hot Chocolate REcipe
Have you ever ordered a Black and White Hot Chocolate from Starbucks? Starbucks version of our crockpot hot chocolate is on their secret menu.
Related: Check out our big list of hot chocolate recipes kids love
Our creamy homemade crockpot hot chocolate recipe is something you won’t want to keep it a secret either! The sweet and creamy hot chocolate taste can be kept warm for hours in the slow cooker making this perfect for holiday evenings with friends and relatives. We love this hot cocoa recipe for the colder months, but it really works year round and beats those hot chocolate packets any day of the year (bye, bye Swiss Miss).
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Easy Crock pot Hot Chocolate Recipe
Crock pot best hot chocolate? It is hands down the Black and White Hot Chocolate Starbucks Copycat Recipe. This hands off hot cocoa recipe is simple, delicious, and great for serving a crowd.
Related: Starbucks Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe is easy to make too
Whether you’re trimming the Christmas tree, coming in from playing in the snow, or just craving a warm comforting treat; this hot chocolate recipe is sure to satisfy. Fire up that crockpot and sip on this delicious treat.
Ingredients Needed To Make This Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa
This delicious hot chocolate only uses a few basic ingredients. It’s an easy recipe that uses real chocolate. It’s going to be much sweeter and rich with melted chocolate rather that hot cocoa packets, not that there is anything wrong with the store bought stuff.
- 8 cups of whole milk (one half gallon)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Tip: Check the size of your crockpot to see if you can fit in a double batch which will double the holiday spirit!
Directions to Make Hot Chocolate in a Crockpot
Step 1
Turn slow cooker to the low setting and add all ingredients at once. <–Told you this would be easy!
Step 2
Cook for 2 hours, be sure to stir occasionally.
If you have less than 2 hours, then start the ingredients on the high setting until fully heated and then turn down to low heat.
Step 3
Once all of the chocolate is melted and it’s nice and hot, turn your slow cooker to the warm setting and taste.
Add more sugar if you like it extra sweet.
Serve Crock Pot Hot Chocolate in a Hot Chocolate Bar
Create an easy hot chocolate bar surrounding your slow cooker with all the different favorite toppings anyone might want to drink this best hot cocoa in a favorite way. Hot cocoa recipes can be topped with so many delicious things:
- Whipped Cream (purchased or made from heavy cream)
- Candy canes, peppermint sticks and peppermint candies
- Marshmallows & mini marshmallows & extra marshmallows! – check out the marshmallows with the snowman faces
- Additional milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips and white chocolate chips
- Cinnamon sticks
- Cookies for dipping & dunking – Gingerbread men might just jump right in!
- For adults only: Add a dash of peppermint schnapps!
Set out your special occasion mugs, some festive napkins and a stir stick.
How to Store Leftover Easy Slow Cooker Chocolate
If you have leftovers, pour the creamy hot chocolate recipe into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat in a microwave mug one delicious cup at a time.
I’m Lactose Intolerant…Can I Use Other Types Of Milks In This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate?
While this is the perfect hot chocolate, we can make it even more perfect so that this best crockpot hot chocolate can suit everyone. Yes you can! It may not be as thick as using whole milk (it has cream) but you can use dairy alternatives like:
- Almond Milk
- Cashew Milk
- Coconut Milk
- Oat Milk
- Soy Milk
Why We Love This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Whether you just want a hot drink or you need a pick me up on a cold day, this homemade hot chocolate is perfect for the holiday season. You could even whip up some heavy whipping cream to make homemade whipped cream for your hot chocolate. Sprinkle your whipped cream with some unsweetened cocoa powder.. and you have the most perfect drink for special occasions.
Your whole family will love it! Serve it on Christmas Eve with some chocolate chip cookies or drink it on Christmas morning for a special treat. Regardless, you won’t go wrong with this slow cooking big batch of hot chocolate. This delicious holiday drink…or cold weather drink is perfect for a cold night, movie night with a best friend, or the perfect drink for holiday parties.
Some Of Our Favorite Hot Chocolate Goodies and Items
Looking for some festive mugs and delicious hot chocolate toppings? We got you, these are some of our favorite hot chocolate accessories and toppings:
Christmas Mugs:
- Christmas Movie Mug
- Coloring Changing Christmas Mug
- Dr. Seuss Grinch Christmas Mug
- Yuletide Santa Mug
- Christmas Tree Cup With Lid and Spoons
Hot Chocolate Toppings:
- Vanilla Dehydrated Mini Marshmallows
- Brach’s Mini Peppermint Candy Canes
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Andes Christmas Chocolate
- Mini Chocolate Chips
The Perfect Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
The most delicious and decadent cup of crockpot hot chocolate you will ever have! It is a Starbucks copycat recipe that you can make at home!
Ingredients
- 8 cups of whole milk (one half gallon)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- Optional for serving: Whipped Cream or Marshmallows
Instructions
- Turn slow cooker to low and add all ingredients.
- Cook for 2 hours, be sure to stir occasionally.
- Once all of the chocolate is melted and it’s nice and hot, turn your slow cooker to warm and taste. Add more sugar if you like it extra sweet.
- Serve with lots of whipped cream or marshmallows!
More Hot Chocolate Recipes For Drinks & Treats From Kids Activities Blog
- Make a homemade hot cocoa mix recipe to make or give as a gift this holiday.
- Move over crockpot hot chocolate! We’ve got these Costco is selling chocolate drops to make a quick cup of cocoa!
- Strawberry hot chocolate is a sweet twist on this tradition.
- Now that you have your cocoa it is time to make this hot chocolate charcuterie board.
- Want to make the cutest gift? Make these delicious hot chocolate bombs for your friends and family!
- This hot chocolate mug cake is a really fun and tasty treat.
- These hot cocoa cupcakes are as yummy as they sound.
- And don’t miss the hot chocolate cookies!
- Want to see more yummy Christmas food? We have a ton of recipes!
- Check out this copycat Starbucks hot cocoa mix! So good.
- Make your own homemade salted marshmallows to go with your hot cocoa!
- Check out these Christmas crockpot recipes, so yummy!
Related: All these yummy hot chocolate ideas go great with our big list of Christmas cookies
How did your crockpot hot chocolate recipe turn out?
How many servings does this slow cooker hot chocolate make? I need to make it for at least 25 kids.