Sometimes the simplest meals are the best and most filling. This creamy corn chowder falls into that simple category. You only need a handful of common ingredients to make a truly delicious soup. The best part? This easy dinner recipe is fully family approved – meaning even my kids love this one!

What is creamy corn chowder?

This corn chowder is a classic soup recipe. Although chowder normally refers to a thick soup with seafood, this version does not have any oysters or clams. The corn replaces the seafood making this a perfect dinner recipe that I know everyone will enjoy.

Creamy corn chowder ingredients

Like I mentioned, you only need a few common ingredients to make this creamy corn chowder. You will need:

• Onion
• Butter
• Chicken broth
• Potatoes
• Salt
• Corn
• Milk
• Heavy cream
• Bacon
• Green onions

Ingredient notes

Onion – Feel free to use your favorite onions in this recipe. I like to use sweet onions or Vidalias. You can also omit the onions, if you are not a fan.

Butter – Use unsalted butter or omit the salt and use salted.

Chicken broth – Try a low sodium chicken broth for this corn chowder. You can also add salt, but you can’t take it away from a recipe. Want to take it to the next level? Try a homemade chicken broth for this chowder.

Potatoes – Russets or golden potatoes work best here.

How to make corn chowder

Another great thing about corn chowder, is that you can easily make it on the stove top, in your Crock Pot or even your Instant Pot. Depending on how quickly you need the recipe, you have the option to make it quick or have it cook all day. To make it on the stove top follow the directions below.

Step 1 – Clean your prep your vegetables. Wash your potatoes and corn (if using fresh). Then dice up your onion, potatoes, corn and green onions.

Step 2 – Cook the onions. In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, place the butter and onions. Cook until the onions become fragrant and translucent – about 5 minutes.

Step 3 – Add most ingredients to the pot. In your large pot add your potatoes, salt and chicken broth. Cook for 30-40, just long enough to soften the potatoes.

Step 4 – Add corn and milks. Add in the corn and cook for 15 minutes. Pour in the milks and cook until they are heated through.

Step 5 – Garnish and serve. Scoop into bowls and top with bacon and chopped green onions.

How to make in the Crock Pot

Want to prep this chowder in the morning and enjoy it at dinner time? You can easily make this creamy corn chowder in your Crock Pot!

• Saute your onions and butter until translucent on the stove top.
• Add the onions, potatoes, broth and salt to your slow cooker.
• Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
• Add in the corn for 15ish minutes.
• Pour in the milk and heavy cream and allow to heat through.
• Ladle into bowls and top with bacon and green onions.

How to make in the Instant Pot

Forget to prep your meal before hand and need it ready FAST? Make this corn chowder in the Instant Pot!

• Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and cook the onions and butter for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the potatoes, broth and salt to the Instant Pot.
• Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes.
• Manual release and stir in the corn. Place the lid back on for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the milk and heavy cream and place the top back on for 5 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and top with green onions and bacon.

Side dish recommendations

This chowder can be a whole meal itself, but an easy side dish will round it out. Some great sides would be:

• Hoagie Rolls
• Honey Roasted Carrots
• Loaded Broccoli Salad
• Easy Biscuits
• Skillet Cornbread

Frequently asked questions

This chowder is a pretty simple recipe, but these are a few common questions that I have been asked about it.

Can I use frozen corn? Yes, you can use frozen corn. You will need to add a few minutes to cook time after you add it in to compensate for it not being fresh.

What potatoes work best for this chowder? Russets or yellow/golden potatoes produce the best tasting soup.

Can this be dairy free? You can make this dairy free by using olive oil instead of butter. Sub out the milk for your favorite milk alternative (coconut, almond, oat..) making sure they are unsweetened. Use coconut cream for the heavy cream.

Can I add other spices? Yes, feel free to add your favorite spices to this chowder! I suggest making it as is, and then adding in your spices before serving. You may find that less is best for this hearty corn chowder.

How to store leftovers

Place any leftover soup in a Tupperware with an airtight seal. Wait for it to cool before adding it to the fridge. It will stay fresh for 3-4 days.

Can you freeze it?

Yes! You can easily freeze this soup for later. Place the cooled soup in a large Ziplock bag (you may need to use 2). Place it on a baking sheet and flash freeze it for 2-3 hours in the freezer. Remove the baking sheet and place the bag flat in the freezer. Reheat but allow to thaw in the fridge and warming in the microwave or on the stove top.

Creamy Corn Chowder

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Make a super creamy corn chowder perfect for a cold day.

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Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 2-3 cups chicken broth
• 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 5 cups fresh or frozen corn
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 cups milk
• 4 slices bacon, already cooked, chopped
• 3 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Wash, dry, prep your vegetables and set aside.
2. In your Dutch oven or large pot, add in the butter and sauté the onions until they are translucent.
3. Next, add in the potatoes, salt, and chicken broth and turn the burner to medium and let the chowder simmer for 30 – 40 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
4. Then, add in your corn and continue cooking for 15 minutes. Then add in the heavy whipping cream and milk. Let the chowder continue to simmer until the milk and cream have warmed up.
5. Serve and top with bacon and the sliced green onions.
   

Notes

How to make in the Crock Pot

Want to prep this chowder in the morning and enjoy it at dinner time?
You can easily make this creamy corn chowder in your Crock Pot!

• Saute your onions and butter until translucent on the stove top.
• Add the onions, potatoes, broth and salt to your slow cooker.
• Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
• Add in the corn for 15ish minutes.
• Pour in the milk and heavy cream and allow to heat through.
• Ladle into bowls and top with bacon and green onions.

How to make in the Instant Pot

Forget to prep your meal before hand and need it ready FAST? Make this corn chowder in the Instant Pot!

• Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and cook the onions and butter for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the potatoes, broth and salt to the Instant Pot.
• Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 10 minutes.
• Manual release and stir in the corn. Place the lid back on for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the milk and heavy cream and place the top back on for 5 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and top with green onions and bacon.

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Other easy soups to try

Looking for another hearty soup that will fill you up? Check out:

• Loaded Potato Soup
• Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup
• Shipwreck Stew
• Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Lasagna Soup
• Chicken Noodle Soup

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One of the first drinks that I ever fell in love with from Starbucks was the cinnamon dolce latte. I love that it has a sweet flavor with a subtle hint of cinnamon. To me, it is a classic drink and one that you can’t go wrong with ordering. Of course I do change it up a bit and sometimes order an iced cinnamon dolce latte – haha!

What is a cinnamon dolce latte?

A cinnamon dolce latte is an espresso based drink that you can find at some coffee shops, including Starbucks. The latte starts with fresh espresso, cinnamon dolce syrup and milk.

How would you describe cinnamon dolce? The cinnamon dolce syrup is what makes this latte so special and so delicious! Cinnamon dolce literally means “sweet cinnamon”. It has a warm cinnamon flavor with a hint of brown sugar. It’s delicious and super easy to make at home.

Cinnamon dolce latte ingredients

The great thing about this cinnamon dolce latte, like most of my copycat coffee recipes, is that once you have the ingredients – you can make this drink over and over again! The key is to have the cinnamon dolce syrup on hand and you can whip up your latte in under a minute. To make a homemade copycat cinnamon dolce latte at home you will need:

• cinnamon dolce syrup
• espresso
• milk
• whipped cream
• ground cinnamon

Ingredient notes

Cinnamon dolce syrup – This is what makes this latte so amazing. The cinnamon dolce syrup is a combination of brown sugar and cinnamon spice. You can make a homemade cinnamon dolce syrup (with only 3 ingredients) or you can buy pre-made cinnamon dolce syrup. Either way, you will have this delicious syrup on hand and ready to make a latte at any time of day.

Espresso – You will want 1 shot of espresso for this drink. You can also use hot coffee as well, just make sure to use a strong one.

Milk – Use your milk of choice for this recipe. Want it dairy-free? Use your favorite dairy-free milk alternative in place of milk.

Whipped cream – This is an optional topping, but makes any drink better! Try my homemade whipped cream to top your latte.

Ground cinnamon – Another optional topping, but a great one to put on top of the whipped cream.

How to make a cinnamon dolce latte at home

This recipe for a homemade cinnamon dolce latte is super simple and only requires a few minutes of work. Once you have all of your ingredients, you will also need to grab:

• espresso or coffee maker
• measuring cups
• coffee mug
• spoon

Step 1 Make your espresso Brew your espresso or coffee and place it in your coffee mug. Both espresso or strong, hot coffee make a great cinnamon dolce latte. If you want it to be more like the Starbucks version, use espresso.

Step 2 Add your syrup Pour your cinnamon dolce syrup into the hot coffee and stir to combine. I find that adding the syrup to the hot coffee helps it dissolve and distribute more evenly.

Step 3 Add your milk If you want this to more like the Starbucks cinnamon dolce latte, froth your milk before adding it your coffee mixture. I have this Instant Pot milk frother and absolutely love it.

You can also just add the cold milk to your coffee if you don’t have a frother or want to save time. Either way tastes great and I use cold milk more often than I froth it.

Step 4 Add your toppings Add the whipped cream and ground cinnamon to the coffee mug and enjoy your homemade copycat cinnamon dolce latte.

Iced cinnamon dolce latte

Looking to make an iced cinnamon dolce latte? It’s easy! You need all the same ingredients plus ice! You can follow this recipe and use either cold coffee or cold brew coffee – or check out my iced cinnamon dolce latte recipe here.

Frequently asked questions

How would you describe a cinnamon dolce latte? – Cinnamon dolce means “sweet cinnamon” and that’s what it tastes like! The syrup combines brown sugar and cinnamon to make a sweet addition to your coffee.

What’s in a cinnamon dolce latte? – There are only a handful of ingredients in a homemade latte. You will need cinnamon dolce syrup, espresso, coffee and milk. You can also add whipped cream and cinnamon to the top as well.

How do you order a cinnamon dolce latte at Starbucks? – The good news is that Starbucks has the cinnamon dolce latte on their permanent line of drinks so you can order it at any time. To order one at Starbucks simply ask for a cinnamon dolce latte. The barista will know exactly what you want and how to make it. The even better news is that you can easily make a cinnamon dolce latte at home with this easy recipe!

Other Starbucks copycat drinks to try

I love a good copycat coffee drink. Some of my other favorite drinks to re-create are:

• Apple crisp macchiato
• Iced mocha latte
• Shaken espresso
• Caramel brulee latte

Cinnamon Dolce Latte

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Make a copycat Starbucks cinnamon dolce latte at home with just a few ingredients!

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Ingredients

• 1 shot espresso or 1 cup hot coffee
• 2-3 tablespoons cinnamon dolce syrup
• 1 cup of milk
• whipped cream and cinnamon, for topping

Instructions

1. Brew the espresso or coffee and place it in a mug.
2. Add the cinnamon dolce syrup and stir to combine.
3. Froth your milk and add it to the coffee.
4. Top with whipped cream and ground cinnamon.
5. Enjoy!

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We love holiday baking! My kids love being in the kitchen with me in general so when it’s time to bake something sweet, they are all about it! During the holidays we love making peanut butter blossoms, cinnamon sugar pecans, fudge and so many other classic holiday treats.

What are peppermint sugar cookies?

These cookies are a basic sugar cookie with a peppermint frosting topping. The best part of these cookies is that they use a cake mix! Yes! Sugar cake mix cookies! They are perfect for little hands that like to help in the kitchen. You only need 4 ingredients for the cookies and 6 for the peppermint frosting.

Peppermint sugar cookie ingredients

To make these cookies you will need:

• vanilla cake mix
• baking soda
• butter
• eggs
• powdered sugar
• vanilla extract
• peppermint extract
• crushed peppermint stick

Vanilla cake mix – You can use your favorite boxed cake mix for this recipe. Any one from the baking aisle will work.

Baking soda – This will help make the cookies fluffy. Make sure to check if your baking soda is fresh before adding it in.

Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter for these cookies. If you use salted butter, leave out the salt in the frosting.

Crushed peppermint – You can crush candy canes or you can by pre-crushed peppermint candies in the baking aisle.

How to make peppermint sugar cookies with a cake mix

Once you have gathered all your ingredients you will also need to grab – mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, hand mixer, baking sheets, spatula and a cookie scoop.

Step 1 Preheat the oven and prepare your baking sheet.

Step 2 Mix together the cake mix and baking soda in a mixing bowl. Add in the butter and eggs and using your hand mixer, mix until smooth.

Step 3 Scoop out the cookie dough using your cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4 Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes. The cookies will be done once the tops are set.

Step 5 Beat the sugar in another mixing bowl until soft and fluffy. Add in the powdered sugar and extracts. Beat until thick and fluffy. Remember – if you used salted butter, omit the salt from the frosting.

Step 6 Once the cookies are cooled, frosting the cookies with a spatula and top with the crushed candies.

Do I have to use a cake mix for these cookies?

No, you don’t! You can make homemade sugar cookies and then use the peppermint frosting for the topping. Here is a great homemade sugar cookie recipe that you can use if you want to skip the cake mix and make these cookies totally from scratch.

Are the cookies flavored peppermint?

Only the frosting is peppermint. The cookies have a vanilla flavor thanks to the cake mix and the frosting is peppermint.

Can I use a different cake mix?

You sure can! Feel free to use your favorite cake mix for these cookies. A chocolate cake mix would be wonderful! Peppermint and chocolate got really well together and would make a delicious cookie too!

Are the cookies soft and chewy?

Yes, they are! The cake mix helps keep these cookies soft as well as the lower bake time. If you want a crunchier cookie, add a few minutes when they are baking.

More cookie recipes to try

We love holiday baking! Some of our other favorite cookies to make during the winter months are:

• Spritz cookies
• Sugar cookie bars
• Hot cocoa cookies
• Ranger cookies
• Peanut butter blossoms

How to store leftovers

Place leftover cookies in an airtight container on the counter. These cookies do not need to go in the fridge. They will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Can I freeze them?

Yes, you can! You can either freeze the cookie dough or you can freeze the cookies, unfrosted. Place the cookie dough on a cookie sheet and flash freeze. Once hard, place in a Ziplock bag and back in the freezer. They will be ready to bake for up to 3 months this way. You can also place the baked and cooled cookies in a Ziplock bag for 3 months as well.

Peppermint sugar cookies

Yield: 18 cookies

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Make a soft and chewy sugar cookie topped with peppermint frosting and candies!

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Ingredients

• 15 ounce box vanilla cake mix (I used Betty Crocker)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• Frosting:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1-1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (optional for more peppermint flavor)
• ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional to balance out sweetness)
• ¼ cup chopped peppermint candy

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside for later.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and the baking powder. Then add the melted butter and eggs and beat on low with a hand mixer until fully incorporated. You can alternatively mix everything with a rubber spatula if you do not have a mixer.
3. Use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to drop 1 ½ tablespoon sized balls onto the baking sheets. Space them a few inches apart to leave room for the cookies to spread.
4. Bake at 350℉ for 8-10 minutes, until the tops are set and it reaches desired doneness.
5. Allow the cookies to cool in the pan completely before decorating.
6. As the cookies bake, you can prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Then add the powdered sugar a little at a time and mix until combined. Add both of the extracts and salt and mix again until well incorporated and you have a smooth, easily spreadable frosting.
7. Once the cookies have cooled, use a small icing spatula to frost about 1 tablespoon of frosting on each cookie. Then sprinkle with the chopped peppermints.

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Other peppermint treats

Love peppermint? Here are a few other peppermint goodies you may enjoy:

• Peppermint chocolate bundt cake
• Peppermint hot chocolate
• Starbucks peppermint mocha
• Peppermint cake roll

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Starbucks changes their menu each season and I am always here for it. I love their holiday menu because it has so many favorites from the years – it’s like a hug in a mug! Their toasted white chocolate mocha is always a fun one to grab because it’s such a great combination of seasonal flavors.

What is a toasted white chocolate mocha?

This drink is an espresso based beverage that comes out when Starbucks releases their winter seasonal menu. It combines white chocolate with the nutty flavor of caramel or dulce de leche, to create a warm and cozy coffee. The assembly is as simple as any classic latte recipe, so once you have the ingredients you are all set to make this drink at home.

Toasted white mocha ingredients

Like with most of my copycat coffee recipes, you only need a few common DIY coffee ingredients for this recipe. Once you have them on hand, you can make this drink over and over! To make a toasted white mocha at home you will need:

• espresso
• milk
• white chocolate sauce
• dulce de leche

Espresso – You can use your favorite coffee or espresso for this drink. Heck, you can even use cold brew if you’d like!

Milk – Feel free to use your milk of choice. Any milk product will work.

White chocolate sauce – I’m partial to my homemade white chocolate sauce in all of my drinks, but you can also use any white chocolate sauce or syrup that you prefer. Ghiradelli has a great white chocolate syrup option.

Dulce de leche – This is a thick caramel sauce that gives this drink it’s toasted flavor. You can easily whip up homemade dulce de leche in your Instant Pot, or pick up a can in the baking aisle.

The drink from Starbucks also has festive holiday sprinkles on top, so feel free to add those as well!

How to make a toasted white chocolate mocha

After you gather all your ingredients, you will also need to grab a glass, frother and a spoon.

Step 1 Brew your coffee Like I mentioned, you can use espresso or any type of coffee that you like for this drink. The better the quality the coffee, the better the drink.

Step 2 Add your syrups Place your syrups in the bottom of your glass. I like to add them before the hot coffee so that they combine smoothly. Stir together the coffee and syrups. If you want to make this an iced drink like I did, pour your ice in after you combine the syrups.

Step 3 Add your milk Pour in your milk over top the coffee mixture. You can stir it or you can water the milk swirls happen.

Step 4 Top it off Use your milk frother to froth some of the milk and add it to the top of your mocha. If you want to make it just like the Starbucks version, add your sprinkles on top of the foam. Enjoy!

Is the toasted white mocha the same as the white mocha?

Although they are very similar, the toasted white mocha has the dulce de leche addition that makes this drink unique. It gives it a slightly nutty flavor and is the perfect addition to the Starbucks holiday line up!

Does the toasted white mocha have coffee in it?

Yup! This drink is an espresso based beverage, which means it has coffee in it!

Is the toasted white mocha sweet?

Yes, this drink is sweet! The white mocha sauce and the dulce de leche make this drink sweeter than your traditional latte.

What syrups do I need for a toasted white mocha latte?

Starbucks has their own toasted white mocha syrup that they use, but they don’t sell it. To make this white mocha at home you will need to combine white mocha syrup with dulce de leche OR caramel sauce. If you make classic white chocolate mochas at home often, you probably have one or both syrups already!

Toasted white chocolate mocha

Yield: 1 drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1-2 shots of espresso or 1 cup of hot coffee
• 2 tablespoons white chocolate sauce
• 2 teaspoons dulce de leche or caramel sauce
• 1 cup milk

Instructions

1. Brew your coffee or espresso.
2. Add the syrups to a glass and pour the coffee over top.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Add in 1/2 cup of the milk
5. Froth the other 1/2 cup of milk and add it to the top of the drink.
6. Enjoy!

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Other Starbucks copycat drinks to try

• Vanilla iced chai latte
• Passion tea lemonade
• Iced mocha latte
• White hot chocolate

This drink comes from the Starbucks holiday menu line! Check out how you can make all the drinks at home HERE.

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Love going to Starbucks? SAME! It’s nice to be able to grab a drink on the go and fuel up. I love being able to try all the new drinks combinations that they release and find a new favorite. (Although my OG will always be an iced white mocha!) Below you will find the entire Starbucks Holiday Menu at you can easily make at home. Each drink only uses a handful of ingredients and you can make them over and over again.

Starbucks Holiday Drinks at Home

Starbucks holiday drinks

The drinks from Starbucks holiday line that you can easily make at home!

Chestnut Praline Latte

Make this copycat chestnut praline latte at home! Homemade and semi-homemade versions below.

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Iced gingerbread latte

Make a winter favorite with this iced gingerbread latte recipe.

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Sugar cookie latte

Make a copycat Starbucks sugar cookie latte that tastes like a fresh baked cookie on Christmas morning!

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Salted caramel cream cold brew

How to make a copycat salted caramel cream cold brew.

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Caramel Brulee Latte

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Starbucks Maple Pecan Latte

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Peppermint Mocha

Copycat Starbucks peppermint mocha recipe.

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This list includes the return of some classics along with a few other winter inspired favorites that I know you will love. Although the winter food menu isn’t a big one, it has some great choices for treats. If you are looking for other great options, check out:

• Egg bites
• Birthday cake pops
• Lemon loaf
• Cream cheese danish
• Chocolate chunk cookies

Starbucks Holiday Food Menu

With the drinks, the coffee chain also dropped their winter-y inspired food menu items too! They have one new bakery item, the chocolate pistachio roll. It sounds like a warm winter-y treat! It is a crescent roll with warm chocolate mint chunks and pieces of pistachio. Perfect for snacking with a hot latte in hand.

Starbucks Holiday Food Menu

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Starbucks Snowman Cookies Recipe

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Starbucks Copycat Sugar Plum Cheese Danish

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Cranberry bliss bars

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Looking for even MORE COPYCAT STARBUCKS DRINKS? I got you! Here are a list of homemade iced Starbucks drinks you can try along with other classic Starbucks drink recipes. All of these recipes can easily made at home with common ingredients.

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Hot chocolate has to be the best drink to have during the holiday season. It’s creamy, delicious, hot on cold days and can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. In fact, it’s a drink that my kids look forward each holiday season. The best part of this drink? It’s super easy to make in the crock pot!

If you love white chocolate, be sure to check out my white hot chocolate recipe! It’s decadent, creamy and perfect for white chocolate fans!

What is crock pot hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate is a combination of chocolate and milk mixed together. It creates a creamy and delicious drink that is perfect for the cooler months. This recipe takes traditional hot chocolate and makes it even simpler by using your slow cooker. My kids love hot chocolate in any form, but they get super excited when we make it in the crock pot!

Easy crock pot hot chocolate ingredients

Like most hot chocolate recipes, you only need a few common ingredients to make it. This crock pot version is no different! To make this creamy slow cooker hot chocolate you will need:

• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• cocoa powder
• sugar
• heavy cream
• milk
• vanilla extract

Chocolate chips – You can use any kind of chocolate chip that you prefer in this recipe. We enjoy semi-sweet chips, but dark chocolate and even milk chocolate are great options.

Cocoa powder – Use a high quality cocoa powder. The better the quality the cocoa powder, the better tasting your hot chocolate will be. I suggest a Dutch process cocoa, but any cocoa powder will work.

Sugar – Plain, white sugar is what you will need for this hot chocolate recipe.

Heavy cream – Don’t skip the heavy cream in this recipe! It is what makes the hot chocolate creamy and extra delicious!

Milk – Use whatever milk you prefer, but I have found that whole milks makes this hot chocolate creamier than 2% or skim.

Vanilla extract – I love making and using homemade vanilla extract since it’s so much cheaper. (It also makes a great gift!) Feel free to use whatever extract you have on hand.

How to make hot chocolate in the crock pot

Once you have gathered all the ingredients, you will also need to grab your slow cooker, measuring cups and spoons, a large spoon and a ladle. This recipe really couldn’t be any easier.

Step 1 Add ingredients to crock pot Place all of your ingredients in the slow cooker and give it a stir to combine. Put the lid on.

Step 2 Melt the chocolate Cook the hot chocolate on LOW for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until the chocolate chips are melted and everything is heated through. Stir to combine the melted chocolate chips well.

Step 3 Serve Pour your easy crock pot hot chocolate into mugs and top with marshmallows.

How to make hot chocolate in the Instant Pot

You can easily make this hot chocolate in your Instant Pot! It’s a great way to be able to enjoy this sweet drink even faster. Follow these simple directions on how to make hot chocolate in the Instant Pot. (This recipe uses white chocolate to make it a “zebra” version, but you can use all milk chocolate chips instead.)

How to make hot chocolate on the stove top

Don’t want to use your Crock Pot or your Instant Pot? No problem! You can make this easy hot chocolate recipe on your stove top! Follow my recipe for white hot chocolate but replace the white chocolate chips with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.

We love this hot chocolate on a cold day. We set it to cook and can smell it throughout the house. It also makes a great addition to any holiday party or event. This hot chocolate is great plain, but we love to add toppings to it. Some of our favorite toppings are:

• mini marshmallows
• chocolate sauce
• sprinkles
• cookie crumbles
• ice cream – A scoop of ice cream in this hot chocolate is amazing!
• peppermint sticks

How do you melt chocolate in a Crock Pot?

You can easily melt chocolate in your crock pot! For this crock pot hot chocolate, add all of your ingredients, including your chocolate, to your slow cooker. Set your slow cooker to cook on LOW for 2 hours. The heat from the slow cooker and the liquid will melt the chocolate. All you need to do is stir it together to combine.

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, you absolutely can! I would swap the milk for your favorite dairy-free alternative and use full fat coconut cream for the heavy cream.

Hot chocolate variations

This hot chocolate is delicious just the way it is, but you can always jazz it up a bit by trying some of the variations below.

• Add peppermint syrup to make a peppermint hot chocolate
• Add pumpkin to make a pumpkin hot chocolate
• You can add caramel sauce and a pinch of salt to make it a salted caramel hot chocolate
• Use a combination and white and regular chocolate to make a zebra hot chocolate
• Add instant coffee to make a caffeinated version
• You can also make it adults only by adding marshmallow vodka

How to store leftovers

Place any leftover hot chocolate in a Tupperware with a secure lid and set it in the fridge. It will stay fresh for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or if you have time, add it back to your Crock Pot to warm up again.

Other hot chocolate recipes to try

I’m not kidding when I say we love hot chocolate at our house! Some of our other favorite hot chocolate drinks are:

• Smores hot chocolate
• Peppermint white hot chocolate
• Pumpkin hot chocolate
• Hot chocolate cake (with marshmallow frosting!)
• Zebra hot chocolate
• Starbucks copycat white hot chocolate
• Hot chocolate cheesecake

Easy Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Make an easy Crock Pot hot chocolate that is super creamy and perfect for cold days!

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 6 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in your Crock Pot and stir to combine.
2. Cook on LOW for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.
3. Stir to combine the melted chocolate.
4. Spoon into mugs and enjoy.

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