SLOW-COOKER HOT CHOCOLATE

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Whip up a big batch of perfect hot chocolate for your favorite friends with this effortless slow-cooker recipe. We used semisweet chocolate for its richness and balanced sweetness. Keep the setting on warm while serving and set up the various toppings for the most festive make-your-own hot chocolate bar!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Kosher salt
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (see Cook's Note)
Mini marshmallows, for topping
Whipped cream, for topping
Crushed candy canes, for topping
Salted caramel sauce, for topping

Steps:

  • Add the milk, cream, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a 6-quart slow cooker. Whisk until combined and the cocoa is dissolved. Stir in the chopped chocolate.
  • Cover and cook on low, whisking every 30 minutes, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is hot, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Ladle into mugs and top as desired with either some marshmallows or whipped cream sprinkled with crushed candy canes, or drizzled with caramel sauce.

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