Bittersweet Hot Chocolate

Makes: 12 (3/4-cup) servings

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 2-1/2 to 3 hours (high)

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mnmilnes1 says:

Excellent, but VERY rich!

Ingredients

• 4  cups  half-and-half or light cream
• 4  cups  milk
• 2  3-inch pieces  stick cinnamon
• 1  12-ounce package  bittersweet chocolate pieces or two 6-ounce packages bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  vanilla
•     Marshmallows (optional)

Directions

1. In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine half-and-half, milk, and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
2. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. If necessary, skim "skin" from surface; discard. Stir in chocolate pieces; whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Serve immediately or keep warm, covered, on warm setting or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. If desired, float marshmallows on top of individual servings. Makes 12 (3/4-cup) servings.

Note from Lena-- I'd be willing to bet you can substitute any kind of the chocolate bricks. I want to try this with milk chocolate, or for true decadence, white! 

Nutrition Facts

• Servings Per Recipe 12 (3/4-cup) servings
• Calories284,
• Total Fat (g)21,
• Saturated Fat (g)13,
• Cholesterol (mg)36,
• Sodium (mg)68,
• Carbohydrate (g)23,
• Fiber (g)2,
• Protein (g)7,
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet