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Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa

2 mugs of hot cocoa on a counter with a slow cooker
Never buy premade cocoa packets again with our homemade hot cocoa! This rich hot chocolate drink is so easy and great for parties!
Beth
Prep Time 5 minutes
Slow Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • salt (just a pinch)
  • ½ cup water
  • 6 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add sugar, cocoa, and salt to your slow cooker and whisk together. Heat water in the microwave for 1 minute and whisk into cocoa mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Pour in milk and vanilla extract and whisk until throughly combined. Set slow cooker to high and heat for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Keep Warm and enjoy!

Stovetop Method

  • In a hurry? Make this on your stove! Start by adding the cocoa, sugar and salt to a pot. Add the hot water and whisk over low heat. Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract. Cook over medium low heat until it reaches the desired temperature. Reduce heat to low and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.

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