Crock Pot Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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!
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. 🙂
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.
How to make slow cooker hot chocolate
This peppermint hot chocolate couldn’t be easier, and it takes just a bit of prep. Â Â
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.
- Place the chocolate, cocoa powder and sugar in the crock pot.
- 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.
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.
More Christmas treats you’ll love:
- Chocolate peanut butter fudge
- Chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies by Tutti Dolce
- Christmas sugar cookies
- Gingerbread cookies
- Rocky road candy
- Seven layer magic cookie bars
Did you try this recipe? If so, be sure to leave a review below and tag me @flavorthemoments on Facebook and Instagram
Crock Pot Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Equipment
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
- 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
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
20 Comments on “Crock Pot Peppermint Hot Chocolate”
Peppermint and chocolate is the best combo! I’d love this on a cold winter day!
It truly is! A mug of this on a cold day is like a warm hug. 🙂
Dark Chocolate & peppermint is amazing together! love this Marcie! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! 🙂
Love hot chocolate and this looks wonderful Marcie! Happy Holidays!
A hot chocolate bar is such a lovely Christmas Eve idea!! This peppermint hot chocolate sounds incredibly delicious 🙂
Thank you, Rachel — I know it will be a big hit with the kids. Hope you have a Merry Christmas! 🙂
Dark hot chocolate?? WHY have I never tried this before? I’m a total dark chocolate fan and I’m definitely up for peppermint joining the party! Gotta try this one!
And I’ve never tried white hot chocolate…with chai..which is a party I need to join! haha Thanks, Sarah, and Merry Christmas!
Is there anything you CAN’T make in a slow cooker?! This looks delicious and I’m close to convinced I need a slowcooker!
I don’t think there is anything slow cookers can’t do, and I hope you get one soon, Medha!
Oh yes, absolutely nothing better than a warm hot chocolate. This is so perfect for the rainy days in the Bay.
Have a wonderful Holiday my friend!! Enjoy with family and the Merriest Christmas to you and your lovely family.
Hugs.
xx
Yes — perfect for the wonderful rainy days we’re having now! Thank you, Ash, and I hope you have a blessed holiday with your family!
This is Christmas perfection! It would be so great in a coffee cup to go out and look at all the lights on houses.
Yes! We need to do that. 🙂 Thanks, Laura!
This hot chocolate looks amazing, and I agree with you, dark chocolate and peppermint is the best combination! Have a great Christmas!
Thanks, Stacey, and enjoy your Christmas! 🙂
Dear Marcie, I just made hot cocoa from scratch over the weekend for the first time believe it or not. What a difference! It has become our favorite holiday treat since. I love the touch of peppermint and that you made this in a slow cooker. So easy and perfect to make for guests. Wishing you and yours a beautiful and blessed Christmas my dear friend. xoxo, Catherine
Homemade hot chocolate really is so much better! Thank you, Catherine, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas! 🙂
This hot chocolate sounds so good, Marcie! I crave hot chocolate all winter long, and peppermint is my favorite kind! I’ve never made it in the slow cooker before, so I definitely need to change that. What a wonderful recipe!
I made it in a slow cooker once last year for a school Christmas party and it was so easy, so I knew I had to get it on the blog this year. Thanks, Gayle, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!