Slow-Cooker Deluxe Hot Chocolate Buffet

Prep 35 min
Total 2 hr 35 min
Servings 20

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! MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated July 24, 2014

Ingredients

Hot Chocolate

oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped

(6-oz.) pkg. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips

(14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

quarts (8 cups) milk

tablespoon vanilla

Toppings

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

Steps

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1

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

Cover; cook on High setting for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or until chocolate is melted.
3

With wire whisk, stir in 2 cups of the milk until smooth. Gradually stir in remaining 6 cups milk and vanilla.
4

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