Are you a fan of hot chocolate? Â I just might be the biggest fan. Â I drink hot chocolate all of the time, even in the summer I make my hubby stop and get me hot chocolate on summer nights when he’s getting a Slurpee.
I am especially the biggest fan of this recipe and make it many times during the month of December. Ok, I might not be the biggest fan of it, my sister Kamie is probably the biggest. Â She could drink a whole pot of it herself if we let her.
I love having a nice hot cup of it when it’s cold outside, the house is clean and a candle is burning. There is something magical about having a hot cup of cocoa while sitting in front of the glowing Christmas tree lights.
On Christmas morning we have a breakfast with my sisters and parents and make a great big pot of this hot chocolate and drink it until our tummies are sick. Â This recipe says to make it in the crockpot, which I do often, but I have also made is several times in a large pot on the stovetop. Â Especially if I need to double or triple the recipe.
One of our favorite things is to have a hot chocolate bar where you can customize your own cup. Â I usually get different flavors of creamer to add, there are so many different kinds out there like peppermint, coconut, hazelnut, girl scout cookie, pumpkin and more. Â Make sure you have some marshmallows and whipping cream as well.
It really is fun to add different flavors and toppings to make each cup different. Â I added 1/2 teaspoon of salt to cut the sweetness just a little bit, this is optional. Â You could also use milk chocolate chips if you have a sweet tooth. Â Hope you enjoy this recipe!
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- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 cups of chocolate chips (milk chocolate semi-sweet or white)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
Ingredients
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- Pour all the ingredients into a crockpot and whisk together until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted.
- Whisk well before serving.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings!
To change up the flavor, add a couple of tablespoons of your favorite flavored creamer or Torani syrups!