What are some of your special Christmas traditions? The holidays are made better by traditions your family looks forward to year after year. If you travel during the holidays, it can be difficult to keep traditions going that require you to be home – but there are lots of traditions that are travel-friendly, like this great RV recipe for Christmas Eve hot cocoa. Pack up your holiday cheer and hit the road!
One thing that makes this recipe for hot cocoa so easy is that you make it in a Crock Pot or in a 6 quart stock pot. Clean up is a snap! And the list of ingredients is easy to take with you on the road. This easy recipe for hot cocoa is also so delicious you’ll love making it a yearly tradition while you’re traveling or not!
Christmas Eve Hot Cocoa
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 6 ½ cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Optional:
- Candy canes
- Marshmallows
- Aerosol spray whipped cream, such as Redi Whip
You’ll also need:
- Crock Pot or 6 quart stock pot (see note)
- Whisk
- Ladle
- Serving mugs
Directions:
Combine first five ingredients in Crock Pot or stock pot* and heat on low until chocolate chips are melted. Whisk to stir and help melt the chocolate. When hot cocoa is fully melted and warm, serve topped with marshmallows, a swirl of whipped cream, or a candy cane stick for stirring. Enjoy!
*Note: if you use a stock pot on your cook top, keep a close eye on it and stir frequently to prevent the milk and chocolate from scalding to the bottom. Crock Pots do heat more evenly and slowly and will prevent this.
Special treats like homemade hot cocoa are perfect paired with a big bowl of popcorn and your favorite Christmas movie played on your new or used RV’s entertainment center and in front of a cozy roaring fireplace.
With a few intentionally planned holiday treats like a movie night or making this recipe for hot cocoa, your RV holidays will be special for years to come! Contact us today if we can help you get some new holiday traditions started by picking out a new or used RV!
