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Easy Crockpot Christmas Hot Chocolate Bar with Toppings

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This rich, creamy crockpot hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday comfort drink. Set it and forget it, then let guests customize their mugs with a festive toppings bar.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Mini marshmallows (for topping)
  • Crushed candy canes (about 1/2 cup, for topping)
  • Whipped cream (for topping)
  • Chocolate shavings or curls (for topping)
  • Caramel sauce (for topping)
  • Peppermint sticks (for stirring)
  • Toasted coconut flakes (for topping)
  • Crushed graham crackers or Biscoff cookies (for topping)
  • Sea salt flakes (for topping)
  • Bourbon or peppermint schnapps (optional, for adults)

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Pour in the whole milk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until fully combined and the sweetened condensed milk is dissolved.
  3. Add the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips on top of the milk mixture. Do not stir.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and salt. Put the lid on.
  5. Set the crockpot to LOW. Do not use high heat.
  6. Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, then whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  7. Switch the crockpot to the ‘Warm’ setting for serving.
  8. While the hot chocolate is warming, arrange the toppings in small bowls for the toppings bar.
  9. Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and let everyone customize with their desired toppings.

Notes

Do not use high heat as it will scorch the milk. Let the chocolate chips sit on top without stirring for the first hour to prevent seizing. If the hot chocolate thickens while on warm, stir in a splash of milk. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk, coconut cream, vegan sweetened condensed milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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