Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate is a Delight!
A rich and creamy peppermint hot chocolate made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the milk, heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is hot.
- Add the peppermint extract and crushed peppermint candies, stirring to combine.
- Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and additional crushed peppermint if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and kept warm in the slow cooker for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg