There’s nothing like curling up with a cozy mug of Crock Pot Peppermint Hot Chocolate on a cold day! It’s creamy, chocolatey and bursting with refreshing peppermint flavor. It includes just a few ingredients and it’s perfect for Christmas gatherings!

Crock Pot Hot Chocolate with whipped cream and peppermint

Chocolate and peppermint are one of my favorite combinations during the Christmas season.

I make several batches of peppermint bark and peppermint brownies for my family to enjoy, or for gatherings and to give away as gifts for the holidays.

This Crock Pot Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the easiest way to get my fix. It takes just a few minutes of prep, then the ingredients are popped into the slow cooker and cooked until it reaches rich and creamy perfection.

I love making this recipe for parties and gatherings as it serves a crowd and it stays nice and warm in the crock pot during the festivities.

We have a tradition to drink hot chocolate while decorating the tree, so this recipe is the perfect way to keep this tradition alive. 🙂

Peppermint hot chocolate in a mug with whipped cream

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Crock pot hot chocolate is creamy, decadent and bursting with the fresh flavor of peppermint.
  • It takes just a few ingredients and requires minimal stirring.
  • Recipe is easily scaled to serve a crowd.
  • It’s easily customized to make dairy-free and can be topped a number of ways.

Recipe ingredients

  • Milk. Use your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk. For richer peppermint hot chocolate, use whole milk, half and half or full fat coconut milk.
  • Chocolate. For best results, use good quality chocolate such as baking wafers or chop a baking bar. Chocolate chips may be used in a pinch, but they don’t melt as well. Semi-sweet, dark chocolate or a combination of both will work well.
  • Sugar. Add a bit of sugar for added sweetness.
  • Cocoa powder. Unsweetened cocoa powder adds even more deep chocolate flavor.
  • Peppermint extract. Use 1/2 teaspoon as listed for a subtle flavor, or 1 teaspoon for even more peppermint flavor. Omit entirely if you’re not a fan of peppermint.
  • Optional toppings: Crock pot hot chocolate is great topped with homemade whipped cream or marshmallows, and crushed candy canes.
Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate in mugs with whipped cream and peppermint

How to make slow cooker hot chocolate

This peppermint hot chocolate couldn’t be easier, and it takes just a bit of prep.   

Other than whisking it every now and then to distribute the melted chocolate throughout, this recipe is very low maintenance.

Pro tip:  Use your favorite type of dairy or non-dairy milk in this recipe.  For richer hot chocolate, use half and half, whole milk or full fat coconut milk.

Slow cooker hot chocolate collage
  1. Place the chocolate, cocoa powder and sugar in the crock pot.
  2. Add the milk, then whisk well to combine. Cook on low for 2-3 hours until warm and the chocolate has completely melted, whisking every now and then to distribute the chocolate.
Ladleful of crock pot hot chocolate

Recipe notes

  • Pro tip:  Use your favorite type of dairy or non-dairy milk in this recipe.  For richer hot chocolate, use half and half, whole milk or full fat coconut milk.
  • For more peppermint flavor, add up to 1 teaspoon total of peppermint extract, or omit altogether if you don’t prefer peppermint.
  • I used Guittard semi-sweet baking wafers in this recipe and they melted beautifully. You can definitely chop a bar of chocolate or even use chocolate chips.  Just bear in the mind that the better the quality of chocolate, the better your hot chocolate will be.  And dark chocolate is a great option as well!
  • This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd!
  • Nutrition information does not include the optional toppings.

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Did you try this recipe?  If so, be sure to leave a review below and tag me @flavorthemoments on Facebook and Instagram

Peppermint hot chocolate in a mug with whipped cream

Crock Pot Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Crock Pot Peppermint Hot Chocolate is rich and creamy with the refreshing flavor of peppermint. It takes just a few ingredients and it's perfect for holiday parties and Christmas!
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk see notes
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate or baking wafers
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract optional
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream and crushed candy canes

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and whisk well to combine.
    4 cups milk, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 4 ounces chopped semi-sweet chocolate or baking wafers, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
    How to make crock pot hot chocolate
  • Cook on low heat for about 2-3 hours, whisking the mixture from time to time to incorporate the melted chocolate.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or marshmallows and crushed candy canes!
    Optional toppings: whipped cream and crushed candy canes

Notes

  • Pro tip:  Use your favorite type of dairy or non-dairy milk in this recipe.  For richer hot chocolate, use half and half, whole milk or full fat coconut milk.
  • For more peppermint flavor, add up to 1 teaspoon total of peppermint extract, or omit altogether if you don’t prefer peppermint.
  • I used Guittard semi-sweet baking wafers in this recipe and they melted beautifully. You can definitely chop a bar of chocolate or even use chocolate chips.  Just bear in the mind that the better the quality of chocolate, the better your hot chocolate will be.  And dark chocolate is a great option as well!
  • This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd!
  • Nutrition information does not include the optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 355kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 108mg, Potassium: 521mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 409IU, Calcium: 296mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

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