Are you ready for a festive twist on your classic cocoa? This creamy White Chocolate Hot Cocoa serves up the perfect sweet, cozy hug in a mug! Like a velvety snowstorm, it’s what winter dreams are made of! And with just 3 ingredients, it’s SO easy to make!
If you haven’t tried this intensely rich and luxurious Starbucks white hot chocolate copycat yet… you are in for a serious treat.
That’s because with this easy recipe, you’re about to take your hot cocoa to the next level, and it’s going to be oh so gratifying!
Rebecca writes: "This is the perfect treat for the holiday season. Absolutely love this recipe."
Seriously, nothing beats a hot mug filled with this velvety smooth, creamy and completely amazing white hot cocoa. It’s the ultimate in cozy sweet satisfaction, and will warm you from your head to your toes!
Plus, you won’t believe how quick and easy it is to make.
By easy, I’m talking… 3 ingredients easy! Then, you’ll just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker, stir, and walk away!
Of course this white chocolate hot chocolate is perfect for icy cold days.
But it’s also fantastically delicious served straight from your slow cooker at holiday parties. Just like you can do with my party pleasing Recipe for Crockpot Hot Chocolate, cozy Slow Cooker Apple Cider, and wonderfully indulgent Hot Vanilla Milk Recipe.
Talk about the ideal hot party drink for a crowd!
You can even top each mug off with layers of fluffy whipped cream and crushed candy canes to add a festive Christmas cocoa touch.
So do yourself a delicious favor and get this drink warming in your slow cooker.
Because with easy 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes like this, each sip will taste just like a spectacular holiday celebration!
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredient to create your creamy, dreamy white chocolate hot cocoa.
First, check your fridge and pantry. Then add the following ingredients to your next grocery list…
- Whole Milk – 2% milk can be substituted, but Whole Milk will give your white hot cocoa the creamiest flavor, just like with my Stovetop Hot Chocolate Recipe.
- White Chocolate Chips – the higher the quality, the more AMAZING the flavor!
- Vanilla Extract – to add a cozy, subtle sweetness.
- Optional: Whip Cream and Crushed Candy Canes for topping!
Like with most of my easy Christmas Crockpot Recipes for drinks, you’ll also need a 4 – 6 quart Crockpot to prepare this copycat Starbucks white hot chocolate recipe.
Or if you’ll be doubling the recipe for a larger party, I’d recommend a 7 quart or larger crockpot.
How to Make Starbucks White Chocolate Hot Chocolate
You won’t believe how simple it is to make the BEST white hot chocolate Starbucks copycat!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Add the ingredients to your crock pot, stir, and cover with lid.
2. Cook until done, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve topped with whipped cream and optional crushed candy canes, and ENJOY!
That’s it. So simple! I told you this was going to be one of the easiest Starbucks Copycat Recipes and Christmas Recipes ever!
Scroll down for the printable white hot chocolate recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy white chocolate hot cocoa…
One reader writes: “Great for holiday entertaining!”
Erin writes: “So good”
Betty writes: “Amazing! I love that it’s made in the crockpot. So easy!”
Rebecca writes: “This is the perfect treat for the holiday season. Absolutely love this recipe.”
Jessica writes: “Such a yummy and festive drink!”
Pat writes: “So good. Perfect for a cold day.”
Heather writes: “Love this, especially with the festive candy canes on top!”
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White Chocolate Hot Cocoa
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Whole Milk, (2% can be substituted)
- 11 ounces Ghiradelli Classic White Chocolate Chips, (1 bag, 11 ounces or just under 2 cups)
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla
Instructions
- Gather your white hot cocoa ingredients.
- Add all ingredients to Crockpot, Stir, and Cover with Lid.
- Cook on LOW for 2 hours or until done, stirring occasionally. (Once hot and all white chocolate chips have melted, it’s done!)
- Stir again just prior to serving, and ENJOY!
- Optional: Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes to send it over the top!
Notes
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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