If you love Nutella, you will absolutely love this Nutella Cocoa recipe. Made with Nutella Hazelnut Spread, lots of chocolate, and topped with whipped cream and marshmallows - this Nutella Cocoa guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family!
Plus, you can make it on the stovetop or in your slow cooker, so it's perfect for a cozy night in. So grab your ingredients, and let's get started! This recipe is a favorite, like my white hot chocolate.
Why this recipe
This cocoa takes your favorite original hazelnut spread to the next level. The cocoa is creamy and packed with chocolatey goodness. Plus, it's a fun way to use Nutella. You know I love using Nutella in my Nutella Stuffed cookies and my easy mug cake, and this is another great recipe.
The holiday season is approaching, and this cocoa made with Nutella hazelnut spread is perfect for sipping on snowy days and nights. Plus, it's super easy to make and perfect for serving a crowd.
I am sharing instructions on how to make it on the stove top as well as a crock pot or slow cooker.
Ingredients for Nutella Cocoa
- Milk - I highly suggest using whole milk so that it is very creamy.
- Chocolate chips - milk chocolate chips work best for this recipe.
- Nutella - make sure to use the Nutella brand and not a store-brand version.
- Cocoa powder - a high-quality brand will be best for this recipe.
- Vanilla extract - real vanilla extract works best, but you can also use imitation.
- Whipped cream - use plain or your favorite flavor. Extra creamy if available.
- Marshmallows - mini marshmallows work great in this cocoa.
How to make cocoa with Nutella
Stove top instructions
- Whisk milk, cocoa powder, Nutella, and chocolate chips in a medium-sized pot.
- Cook on medium-high heat until Nutella and chocolate chips melt fully.
- Simmer for 5-10 mins, stirring to enjoy the chocolate doesn't burn
- Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows.
- Enjoy!
Slow cooker instructions
- Add cocoa powder, Nutella, milk, and chocolate chips to a slow cooker,
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally
- Serve with toppings.
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Place cocoa powder, milk and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat.
Add Nutella to pot.
Mix together using a whisk.
Scoop into mugs and add toppings.
Tips for best results
- If spiking the cocoa, add a shot to individual mugs vs. the entire mixture.
- Melt down some Nutella, add to a piping bag, and drizzle over whipped cream or shave some chocolate and add it to the top.
- Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for added flavor.
- If you'd like it extra creamy, try adding half cream and half milk.
- Look out for special promotions like promotional emails and coupons via text messages, newspaper, or directly on the actual product around the holiday season so you can stock up!
- If you have any specific allergies, be sure to check the product packaging to read the allergen content before making this recipe.
Recipe FAQs
Use a good quality cocoa that is dutch-processed. for a smoother flavor.
Yes, you can, be sure to heat at 30 second intervals until desired temperature is reached. You will need to whisk ingredients together to blend them.
Yes, Nutella does have cocoa in it, along with sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, milk powder, and lecithin
More great hot holiday drink recipes
Nutella Cocoa
Equipment
- Whisk
- Crock Pot or Medium pot
- mugs
Ingredients
- 4 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
- 8 oz Nutella
- 2.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream
- marshmallows
Instructions
- Stove topInstructions
Stovetop Directions
- Whisk milk, cocoa powder, nutella and chocolate chips in a medium sized pot.
- Cook on medium high heat until nutella and chocolate chips melt fully.
- Simmer for 5-10 mins, stirring to enjoy the chocolate doesn't burn
- Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Add cocoa powder, nutella, milk and chocolate chips to a slow cooker,
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally
- Serve with toppings.
Notes
Melt down some nutella, add to a piping bag and drizzle over whipped cream or Shave some chocolate and add it to the top
Nutrition
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Tamara
These are all of our favorite things! I'll surprise the older kids with this!!