Crockpot Hot Chocolate (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 3 cups whole milk.
02 - 1 cup half-and-half.
03 - 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped.
04 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
05 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
07 - 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional).
08 - Pinch kosher salt.
09 - Optional toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, caramel, chocolate chips.

# Instructions:

01 - Add all ingredients except toppings to 3-quart slow cooker: milk, half-and-half, chocolate, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, espresso powder, salt.
02 - Whisk briskly 1-2 minutes until cocoa powder is fully dissolved.
03 - Cook on low 2-3 hours or high 45-60 minutes until hot and chocolate is melted. Whisk every 45 minutes.
04 - Keep on low or warm setting. Ladle into cups and add desired toppings.

# Notes:

01 - Must use whole milk.
02 - Don't use chocolate chips.
03 - Keeps 4 days refrigerated.