Hot Chocolate Slow Cooker (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
02 - 4 cups of whole milk.
03 - 4 cups of heavy cream, split.
04 - 1 tablespoon of vanilla flavoring.
05 - 12 ounces of finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
06 - 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk.
07 - Optional toppings: whipped cream, marshmallows, or crushed candy canes.

# Instructions:

01 - In a slow cooker, put 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk in cocoa powder until it's a smooth mix.
02 - Mix in the rest of the cream, chopped chocolate, whole milk, vanilla, and condensed milk.
03 - Set the slow cooker on low for 3 hours. Stir every 20 minutes to keep anything from sticking.
04 - Switch the cooker to warm and leave it there for up to 3 hours. Thin it out with extra milk if it's too thick.
05 - Pour into cups and top off with marshmallows, whipped cream, or crushed candy pieces.

# Notes:

01 - Starting with cocoa and cream helps avoid lumps.
02 - Use the best-quality chocolate you can find for rich flavor.
03 - Great for keeping warm during gatherings.
04 - Thin out with milk to suit your preference.

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