Christmas is the perfect time to make hot chocolate. But not just any hot chocolate… peppermint hot chocolate! It’s a great way to put all those candy canes to good use! I think of hot chocolate as a liquid dessert. It’s a special treat so you want to to be worth it. It should be scrumptious and leave you very satisfied! The Christmas season is the best time to serve this velvety drink along with a couple cookies! This hot chocolate is especially easy to make because your slow cooker does all the work! Let’s make Christmas Peppermint Hot Chocolate!
CHRISTMAS PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE
2016-11-27 04:04:17
A velvety chocolate peppermint drink.
Ingredients
- 1 TBS cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 quart whole milk (4 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 7 candy canes finely crushed. I crush mine in the food processor
Instructions
- Mix the cocoa with the hot water to make a thin paste.
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. If the chocolate does not melt after the first hour turn the slow cooker on high for the last hour stirring every 30 minutes.
- Serve with marshmallows drizzled with chocolate syrup.
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Donna commented
December 6, 2018 at 11:24 amLuv my Xmas music – it’s been on since thaksgiving
Getting ready to put your slow cooker hot cocoa on
Thks for all the infro
Portia read commented
December 14, 2016 at 8:53 pmThis hot chocolate sounds delicious! Thank you!
Diane Ruebel commented
December 10, 2016 at 12:11 amMy granddaughter will be excited to make this on Christmas Eve. the rest of us will be thrilled to enjoy it.
Barbara Smeller commented
December 6, 2016 at 7:09 pmOne of my most favorite memories of childhood is a warm cup of cocoa. Now, well beyond childhood, I confess a hot cuppa cocoa still warms my heart and makes me happy. Thanks for the new recipe to try and another use for the crock pot.
Merry Christmas ?
Joanne wujcik commented
December 6, 2016 at 5:56 pmCan’t wait to try this yummy hot chocolate recipe & share with friends. ?
Sandra Barnhart commented
December 6, 2016 at 9:21 amThe minute it starts getting cool the hot chocolate mug comes out. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Denise Davis commented
December 3, 2016 at 8:56 amGreat idea for using a slow cooker. Can’t wait to try this hot chocolate recepie. Looks so delicious!
Susan commented
December 2, 2016 at 10:09 pmInstead of the candy canes, try peppermint schnapps and hang a miniature candy cane from the rim of cup. Guarantee to warm you up on a cold Winter night.
Judith commented
December 2, 2016 at 7:39 pmI didn’t think I would like the peppermint hot cocoa but I tried your recipe and it is fabulous.
pamela commented
November 30, 2016 at 11:53 pmThat looks yummy! Will be trying this ,my son loves hot coco!
Jill Brewster commented
November 30, 2016 at 2:53 pmThis recipe looks so easy and delicious. Thank you for sharing with us! I have printed it and will make it for Christmas Eve. Thanks! Jill
Judith commented
November 29, 2016 at 10:58 pmLove slow cooker recipes for the holidays. Can’t wait to try this.
Pam Cates commented
November 28, 2016 at 11:01 pmSounds delicious! See you in the kitchen!
Ann Black commented
November 28, 2016 at 9:26 pmMy favorite flavor combinations! I love hot fudge over peppermint ice-cream or over peppermint ice cream in a cream puff. Yummy
Delphine commented
November 28, 2016 at 6:07 pmOoooh! Sounds yummy! Great for a crowd!?
Shelley Anderson commented
November 28, 2016 at 4:28 pmLooks sooo yummy! I will try this!
Karen Heppel commented
November 28, 2016 at 4:10 pmThanks, great recipe!
Julie commented
November 28, 2016 at 2:33 pmOh yum!
Carol Elkins commented
November 28, 2016 at 11:48 amSounds delicious and i love the idea of making hot chocolate in the slow cooker.
Maggie Nelson commented
November 28, 2016 at 11:03 amChocolate and peppermint perfect combination!
Tracy Longhenry commented
November 28, 2016 at 7:10 amSounds delicious!
Denise. Davis commented
November 28, 2016 at 2:43 amI’m going to make this hot chocolate recepie! I made a chocolate pie with bitter sweet chocolate this Thanksgiving and now I’m a fan. Can’t wait.
Jean Dabbs commented
November 27, 2016 at 11:33 pmI love hot chocolate and can’t wait to try your recipe.
Mary commented
November 27, 2016 at 10:55 pmThank you for another delicious recipe! I am making this to serve when I have a group of young moms here for our Christmas gathering. The perfect drink to serve on a cold Michigan evening during the Christmas season. I am sure it will be a hit. Thank you!
Carol commented
November 27, 2016 at 10:47 pmGreat idea making it in the crockpot! I’m going to try this for a work luncheon 🙂 Can’t wait to hear all the ohhs and ahhhs.
Avril Crundwell commented
November 27, 2016 at 10:24 pmLove hot cocoa at Christmas time… done right it is decadent and so delicious. I never thought of chocolate drizzle on the marshmallows but I will this year. Yuuummmm. Thanks so much.
Marilyn Soto commented
November 27, 2016 at 10:12 pmI’m making it ! Sounds simple but decadent !
Teresa commented
November 27, 2016 at 9:52 pmYum!
Lorri Rauscher commented
November 27, 2016 at 9:15 pmSounds yummy…going to try this recipe …chocolate and peppermint ..cant go wrong !!??
Nancy commented
November 27, 2016 at 8:47 pmLooking forward to having a cup of this after a long day shopping. Looks easy to make.
Sue Radcliff commented
November 27, 2016 at 8:47 pmOH, my, I want some now! I believe you have me in the Christmas Spirit after reading all your post today!
Doreen commented
November 27, 2016 at 8:30 pmThis looks decadent !
Karen commented
November 27, 2016 at 8:17 pmLove my crockpot…thanks for something new to enjoy from it!
Linda commented
November 27, 2016 at 8:04 pmThat looks so good ! And easy to make too !
Sandi Stephon commented
November 27, 2016 at 7:50 pmThanks so much. Can’t wait to try this one!!
Karen Cadden commented
November 27, 2016 at 7:43 pmLove the idea of making this in the slow cooker! Not having to watch the stove is a plus!
Bernadette commented
November 27, 2016 at 7:20 pmSounds yummy!!! Maybe for Christmas eve!!!
Amy C. commented
November 27, 2016 at 7:06 pmThis recipe sounds amazing and sinful! Love that it’s made in the crockpot.
nan, odessa, DE commented
November 27, 2016 at 6:46 pmWe could set up à chocolate and s’mores bar!
Thanks for the recipe in the slow cooker.
Connie commented
November 27, 2016 at 6:03 pmThank you so much! Looks wonderful
Marcy Leonard commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:59 pmHave been making cocoa in the crockpot for years–can’t wait to try it with the crushed peppermints!
Beth commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:56 pmYum… Sure need to try these!
Linda Gilliam commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:55 pmOh, my goodness that looks warm inviting and scrumptious… Going to try it out… thank you for all your inspiration!
Botanic Bleu commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:51 pmYvonne,
Sounds and looks wonderful for a crowd with little last minute to-do’s for the hostess. Thanks for the great idea.
Judith
gale commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:51 pmSounds YUMMY!!! Will have to make this for my company at Christmas. Thanks for a wonderful easy recipe.
Anne Porter commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:35 pm”Tis a keeper, dear one! So happy that slow cookers are back!!! So easy and such sensible serving pieces!
Sharon commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:23 pmWe are definitely doing this for our open house!
Phyl commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:20 pmThis is a great post for the cold winter days. It sounds delicious
Pam Richardson commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:20 pmYvonne, this looks delicious…I will have to make this year, we love hot chocolate!
Judy commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:19 pmThis looks beyond delicious!Thanks for sharing..
Anne Marie commented
November 27, 2016 at 5:08 pmSounds delicious – thanks for sharing.
Tina F commented
November 27, 2016 at 4:32 pmThis sounds so good and love the idea of the slow cooker. Thank yu for posting. Going to have to try this out this christmas