Slow-Cooker Deluxe Hot Chocolate Buffet

Slow-Cooker Deluxe Hot Chocolate Buffet

from bettycrocker.com
35 min

Sip of this unbelievably rich cocoa and you'll discover how great slow-cooking can be--even for surprising recipes. Don't forget the toppings!

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 (6-oz.) pkg. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 2 quarts (8 cups) milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • Whipped cream
  • Miniature marshmallows
  • Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • Toffee bits
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Peppermint candy sticks
  • Assorted liqueurs and flavored syrups
  • Chocolate cookie crumbs
  • Crushed peppermints

Directions

  1. 1

    In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine unsweetened chocolate, chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk; mix well.

  2. 2

    Cover; cook on High setting for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or until chocolate is melted.

  3. 3

    With wire whisk, stir in 2 cups of the milk until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining 6 cups milk and vanilla. Ft y

  4. 4

    Cover; cook on High setting an additional 2 hours or until hot.

  5. 5

    Just before serving, stir mixture again with wire whisk. Reduce heat setting to Low; have guests ladle hot chocolate into cups and top as desired.