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Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

This delicious hot chocolate is made for a crowd in your slow cooker!
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot chocolate

Ingredients

  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Turn slow cooker setting to low.
  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker and whisk thoroughly until combined.
  • Cover with the lid and allow to warm approximately 2 hours, whisking every 30 minutes.
  • Stir before ladling into mugs. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or crushed peppermints.

Notes

To make this on the stovetop, whisk all ingredients together in a large pot over medium to medium low heat until temperature reaches 160. Heating it lower and slower will prevent the milk and chocolate from scalding.
Stir every 30-40 minutes to prevent solidifying on the bottom. 
Add several peppermint candies to your food processor and pulverize until fine. Peppermint "dust" is great over hot chocolate and other desserts!