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Cocoa hot chocolate with whipped cream, cookies, pretzels, and nuts arranged alongside.

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Bar with Toppings

Blend cocoa, sugar, and milk, then slow cook with cream and vanilla for 2 hours to build a slow cooker hot chocolate bar for 8 with warm mugs and toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Hot Chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder see note 2
  • 3/4 up to 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups whole milk divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream or use more milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Toppings and Serving

Method
 

Hot Chocolate
  1. In a blender, combine the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and 1 cup of the whole milk. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the blended cocoa mixture into a slow cooker, ensuring you scrape out every bit.
  3. Pour in the remaining 5 cups of milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Cook for approximately 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The hot chocolate is ready once it’s warmed to your liking. (Don’t cook on high; this can curdle the milk.)
Toppings and Serving
  1. To get your toppings just the right size, use a nut grinder, small food processor, or a mini blender. Pulse down cookies, pretzels, and nuts to your desired coarseness. Once you’ve prepped all your toppings, grab a muffin tin and line it with muffin liners, or use miniature bowls, to organize and display each choice.
  2. Organize your serving area with the Crock-Pot of warm hot chocolate, any sauces and/or toppings, and whipped cream. Ensure hot chocolate cups are available for guests to use.
  3. Once warmed, ladle the hot chocolate into mugs. Top with your preferred toppings and enjoy!