I made Janelle's hot cocoa for my family and we drank it for days lol! It made a lot and my husband LOVED it! As soon as it was gone he said "make some more!"
So this recipe comes with 2 thumbs up from my family!
Janelle says "There is nothing more comforting on a cool day than to walk into a nice warm home and be welcomed with a cup of homemade hot cocoa. This is a special treat I make for my children and my neighbors. It is simple and can be kept warm in the Crockpot. This recipe combines cocoa with chocolate chips to make it extra chocolaty. I also add 1 container of cool whip to make it extra creamy."
Add chocolate chips and whisk well until melted.
Add an 8 oz container of cool whip- this makes it very creamy!!!
Transfer into a Crockpot on the lowest heat to keep warm
~Janelle
Homemade Hot Cocoa
(Serves 10)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp salt
1 cup hot water
1/2 gallon milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 8 oz whipped cream
*extra whipped cream or marshmallows to garnish
In a med/large pot on the stovetop (med/high heat) pour in hot water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt- whisk well. Add chocolate chips, whisk well until melted. Add milk and whisk again until well combined. Add vanilla and cinnamon then stir in whipped cream. Serve and garnish!
If you are making this in advance (for example, going out to play in the snow-etc.) simply place in the Crockpot on low heat -it will be waiting for you when you come in from the cold!!!!
Thank you Janelle for an amazing recipe!
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Oh wow...that DOES look good! MMmmmm. My husband and I really like hot chocolate too, but I always just make us the recipe on the side of the Hershey's cocoa powder container. We'll definitely be trying this one!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds wonderful! I'm writing it down for when it's more than just Grandpa and me around here! When we were building the house, I made Laura Bush's favorite hot cocoa recipe and the crew sure did enjoy it..I know they would have loved a crock pot full of this stuff! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI made this for my homeschool moms Christmas party and they raved. I stuck a peppermint stick in the cup too:-) Delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow! This recipe sounds amazing. I may put my coat on and hang out in the cold just so I can come in and get the full effects of this hot cocoa. Mmmmmm! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWe tried this, and wasn't a fan. Sorry! The cinnamon just wasn't our thing:( So if your not a big cinnamon fan, I'd recommend leaving it out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I really enjoy finding new recipes to share with everyone. Feel free to check out my recipes also.
ReplyDeleteI have this on the stove right now. Smells wonderful! The cinnamon really adds a special something. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, looks tasty! I am wondering if I can figure out about how many calories go into a serving...hmmm LOL...diet starts today! ;-)
ReplyDeleteEvery time I visit Janelle's blog I gain 5lbs! Now it's happening here! lol! Chocolate chips make everything taste better! I want to try this!
ReplyDeleteOH, thank you so much for this recipe :) :) I LOVE hot cocoa, I love hot cocoa mixed with coffee to make my own mochas..and I'm serious about getting out of debt and living within my means this year..so every bit helps :) :) Oh, not to mention, that this is way better than store-bought mixes :) :) The addition of extra chocolate chips...very necessary :) :) :) Have a great weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)
ReplyDeleteMmm thanks for posting, love all the step by step pics too!
ReplyDeleteI use to have a great recipe for the crock pot, for cmas we would make a toppings bar...i lost the recipe!
So glad to see a new one for my fav kitchen appliance, crockpot!!!
{Sarah beth}
Ohhh hot chocolate is one of my FAVORITES!!! I'm going to have to try this!! Thanks Janelle!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so yummy!!!!!!
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Oh yum!
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This looks fabulous! We don't use cool whip for dietary reasons and I was wondering if you could substitute heavy whipping cream in place of it. If so, would you use it as is or whip it first? Thanks for posting this - can't wait to try it! Heather
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies! Heather, you sure can and wouldn't have to whip it.. You could also just add regular cream or milk! Stay warm everyone! love, Janelle
ReplyDeleteOh my, chocolate chips?! That does look yummy! Thanks for visiting my blog today. LOVE your blog!!
ReplyDeleteToday, Jan. 31st, is national hot cocoa day... and the KS weather is creating the perfect weather for it! I think I'll try this recipe but add some "health" to it and see how the children enjoy it. Carob chips, raw milk, organic vanilla... ohhhhh... I'm already getting excited about it! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Is there any way to mix together the dry ingredients and then make it a cup at a time as needed?
ReplyDeleteI just made this for my husband to drink after he came in snow-blowing (yay for the midwest blizzard!). He keeps saying, "OH MY GOSH! This is the BEST hot chocolate EVER! Even better than coffee shops!" Thanks for a new cold-weather treat for our home :)
ReplyDeleteYum! Thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteYum! A crock-pot of hot chocolate is a great idea for the big game! Thanks for linking up to Today's Housewife!f
ReplyDeleteOh yum!!! How perfect with all the cold and rainy weather sweeping through. Thanks for linking up to Tailgating Time. Hope you'll join us again tomorrow for our big Super Bowl party!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at crockpot (we have a very special relationship.) I'm looking around for a good homemade hot chocolate recipe. So far I haven't found one I quite like. I definitely will be trying this one!
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