Description
A rich and creamy hot chocolate infused with peppermint flavor, made easily in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Pour milk and heavy cream into the slow cooker.
- Whisk in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once heated through, stir in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- Serve hot, topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes if desired.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor.
- Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg