Cozy Slow Cooker Spiked Hot Chocolate (Easy & Boozy)
A rich, velvety slow cooker hot chocolate with a grown-up twist—bourbon and a pinch of cayenne. Perfect for cozy nights, holiday gatherings, or a quiet evening in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk (960 ml)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (225 g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25 g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (15 ml)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup bourbon or dark rum (120 ml, or to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt.
- Pour the whole milk and heavy cream into your slow cooker. Add the dry ingredient mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours. About halfway through, give it a good stir to ensure even melting.
- After 2 hours, turn the slow cooker to WARM. Stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon (or dark rum). Taste and adjust sweetness or booze level as desired.
- Ladle into mugs and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon and add an extra splash of vanilla. For dairy-free, use oat milk and full-fat coconut cream. Keep on WARM setting for serving; do not let it boil. If too thick, stir in a splash of warm milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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