Crockpot Hot Cocoa For A Group is the most wonderful way to warm up a whole bunch of loved ones at once, dearie. I’ve made this recipe countless times for holiday gatherings and winter get-togethers, and it never fails to bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
The secret to this cocoa’s rich, velvety goodness is starting with real cocoa powder mixed with sugar and salt to build a proper flavor base. Using your crockpot means the chocolate stays perfectly warm throughout your gathering, and everyone can help themselves whenever they’d like.
There’s something so special about having a big pot of homemade hot cocoa ready for family and friends to enjoy together. I love watching the children’s eyes light up and hearing the grown-ups sigh contentedly as they wrap their hands around warm mugs.
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Crockpot Hot Cocoa For A Group
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Sugar
- 1.25 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 gallon Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- In large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt.
- Add hot water slowly, mixing well.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
- Boil and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add milk; heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally.
- DO NOT boil.
- Remove from heat; add vanilla, cinnamon if desired, and whip with a whisk.
- Serve hot, with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
- This recipe can be doubled and kept in crockpot for easier serving to large groups.
