Seasonal & Holiday Drinks
Cozy sips for your favorite time of year! From spooky Halloween cocoa to festive Christmas drinks, find sweet and simple ideas for holiday gatherings and cozy nights at home.
Recipes ⬇️
Witches’ Brew Hot Cocoa
Witches’ Brew Hot Cocoa
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 1½–2 hours
Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes–2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
• 5–6 cups milk, depending on desired thickness
• 1-2 cups heavy cream, depending on desired thickness
• ¾ of a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2½ tablespoons black cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings
• Mini marshmallows
• Whipped cream
• Crushed graham crackers
• Chocolate drizzle
• Candy eyeballs and Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Add 5 cups milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, both cocoa powders, and salt to the slow cooker. Whisk to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 1½–2 hours, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted and the cocoa is hot and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla. Add the remaining milk a little at a time if you prefer a thinner cocoa.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness with a little more sweetened condensed milk, if desired.
- Ladle into mugs and decorate with your favorite toppings. Serve warm.