Hot Cocoa is the epitome of a winter comfort drink. There is nothing like coming in from your outdoor winter activities and wrapping your freezing hands around a nice hot cup of cocoa with marshmallows billowing out over the top of the cup. I remember several winters growing up as a kid in Chicago and trudging through the snow or just the below zero with wind chill weather. Luckily I lived really close like a block away from my elementary school but that did not make the walk to and from school any less torturous. In those temperatures you look for a way to warm up fast. I am sure there are several of you dealing with this type of weather now and I feel for you.
Usually my family would just make the instant kind, that powdery stuff you mixed with hot water or milk. Well making homemade is super simple and tastes a million times better! You literally put all ingredients into a crock pot, cook on low for two hours and you come home to wonderfully delicious hot cocoa. This recipe is so versatile too you can use Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate or White Chocolate, whichever you prefer. I used Milk Chocolate for this recipe and it did not disappoint.
This recipe also makes quite a large batch, enough for the kiddos to overfill their cups and top with marshmallows and for the adults to add a little something fun for them as well. Just add a shot of Peppermint vodka to make the adult version and you have a nice wintery adult beverage.
So make a batch for your Christmas morning, cuddle up and enjoy the flavors of the season.
Merry Christmas!!!
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 5 ½ Cups Lowfat Milk
- 1 14oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 Cups Milk Chocolate Chips
- Candy Canes and Mini Marshmallows for garnish
- Peppermint Vodka for adult version
Directions:
Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in a slow cooker set to low heat.
Let cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. When chocolate is fully melted and the drink is hot to taste, it’s ready for serving.
Garnish with mini marshmallows and candy canes.
(For adult version add one shot of Peppermint Vodka to glass of Hot Cocoa)
Enjoy!
Adapted from The Cookie Rookie
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 5 ½ Cups Lowfat Milk
- 1 14oz can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 Cups Milk Chocolate Chips
- Candy Canes and Mini Marshmallows for garnish
- Peppermint Vodka for the adult version
- Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in a slow cooker set to low heat.
- Let cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. When chocolate is fully melted and the drink is hot to taste, it’s ready for serving.
- Garnish with mini marshmallows and candy canes.
- (For adult version add one shot of Peppermint Vodka to glass of Hot Cocoa)
