Slow Cooker Recipes
Bittersweet Hot Chocolate
Description
"This is done in your crock pot. It's one of those set it and forget it recipes that always welcome us home in the very nicest way."
Ingredients
- 4 cups half-and-half or 4 cups light cream
- 4 cups milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 (12 ounce) package bittersweet chocolate pieces or (12 ounce) package two 6-ounce packages bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- marshmallows (optional)
Directions
- 1. In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine half-and-half, milk, and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
- 2. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. If necessary, skim "skin" from surface; discard. Stir in chocolate pieces; whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Serve immediately or keep warm, covered, on warm setting or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. If desired, float marshmallows on top of individual servings. Makes 12 (3/4-cup) servings.
