Hot Chocolate – Dianne’s Favorite

We adapted this recipe from one we found on thecountrycook.net. It is very good. We may try other recipies from this site.

This recipe uses a crockpot but I think you could make it faster in a double boiler.

NOTE: It is very important to use semi-sweet chocolate chips and not the sweeter versions. Other chips make the drink too sweet.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 6 cups whole milk (we use 2%)
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• mini marshmallows, for topping

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Dissolve the cocoa powder in a cup of warm milk.
2. In a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker, combine the other ingredients then stir in the milk and cocoa powder mixture.
3. Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.