Christmas Morning Hot Chocolate in the Slow Cooker!
Have you ever wanted to make hot chocolate for Christmas morning but didn’t want to stand over the stove stirring it all morning? Well, we have a solution for you! Making hot cocoa in a slow cooker is easy and requires minimal effort. Plus, it’s a great way to prepare hot cocoa for large groups of people while allowing you to spend time with your family. Keep reading to learn how to make hot cocoa in a slow cooker and other tips and ideas.
This hot chocolate is soooooo good! It's a great treat for Christmas morning! I've made it before in a pot or in a slow cooker. If you've never had homemade hot chocolate like this then you are really missing out!
(P.S. I never said that this was healthy! lol, It's a nice treat, but I wouldn't recommend drinking a glass of this everyday!)
What is the Difference Between Hot Cocoa and Hot Chocolate
The terms “hot cocoa” and “hot chocolate” are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences between the two:
- Ingredients:
- Hot Cocoa: Hot cocoa is typically made from cocoa powder, sugar, and milk. It's a lighter beverage with a more delicate chocolate flavor.
- Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate, on the other hand, is made from melted chocolate or chocolate bars combined with milk or cream. It tends to be richer and creamier than hot cocoa due to the use of actual chocolate.
- Cocoa Content:
- Hot Cocoa: Uses cocoa powder, which has a lower fat content because it's made by removing most of the cocoa butter from the ground cacao beans. It's often mixed with sugar and sometimes a small amount of cocoa butter.
- Hot Chocolate: Uses real chocolate, which contains cocoa solids and cocoa butter. This results in a beverage with a higher fat content and a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- Taste and Texture:
- Hot Cocoa: Has a lighter and more subtle chocolate flavor. It's usually smoother and less creamy compared to hot chocolate.
- Hot Chocolate: Tends to be thicker, creamier, and richer in flavor due to the use of melted chocolate. It has a more pronounced chocolate taste and a velvety texture.
How do you make hot cocoa in a slow cooker?
Making hot cocoa in the slow cooker is surprisingly simple! You begin by combining ingredients such as milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and unsweetened cocoa powder into the crockpot (We've got an exact recipe below).Then turn on the slow cooker and set it on low heat for two hours or high heat for one hour (stirring occasionally). Once the mixture is heated through and has reached your desired temperature, ladle into individual mugs and enjoy!
What Else Can I add to My Hot Chocolate
You can customize your hot chocolate however you like! Here are some ideas: peppermint extract, cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, marshmallows (regular or flavored), candy canes (crushed or whole), whipped cream topping, caramel sauce/syrup/drizzle. You can also use flavored syrups such as raspberry or almond syrup. Or try adding alcohol such as Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlúa. The possibilities are endless!
Make a Hot Chocolate Bar
Take your hot chocolate up a notch by setting up an interactive hot chocolate bar for your guests. This could include setting out different types of milk (soy milk, almond milk etc.), flavored syrups/extracts (vanilla extract, raspberry syrup), toppings (whipped cream topping, mini-marshmallows) & garnishes (candy canes). Let everyone customize their own experience by adding whatever ingredients they prefer—it’s sure to be fun for kids and adults alike.
My Favorite Hot Chocolate Bar Items
- Flavored Syrups
- Hot Cocoa Bar Toppings
- Hot Cocoa Cups
- Hot Cocoa Bar Sign
- Hot Cocoa Bar Kits
- More Hot Cocoa Bar Supplies
If you're looking for an easy way to make delicious hot chocolate this holiday season without having to stand over the stove stirring it all morning long–then making your hot chocolate in a slow cooker is definitely worth trying! It's super simple and takes minimal effort while still providing delicious results that everyone will love. Plus with lots of customizable options available—you can create something truly unique that suits everyone’s taste preferences perfectly! So why not give it a try this Christmas morning? Happy holidays!
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Christmas Morning Hot Chocolate!
This creamy, delicious Christmas Morning Hot Chocolate made in your slow cooker is the perfect way to start off the holiday season!
Ingredients
- 1 Gallon 2% Milk
- 1 Qt Heavy Cram
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate baking square (or chocolate chips)
- 1 Stick Cinnamon (You can use a dash of cinnamon if you don't have a stick)
- 1 Cup Nestle Quick
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. Vanilla
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and mix
- Cook on low for 2 hours, whisking every 30 minutes.
- Serve with marshmallows and candy canes.
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