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a small mason jar filled with hot chocolate and toppings with mugs and scattered peppermint candies and marshmallows around it
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European-Style Hot Chocolate

Thick, rich and decadent European-Style Hot Chocolate is the ultimate wintertime indulgence after a day spent on the slopes or out in the snow! This recipe can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top and is sure to warm you from the inside out!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: European
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups whole milk or 2% or 1% if you don't want it quite as rich
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed candy canes, chocolate syrup, salted caramel, sprinkles, orange slices, cinnamon, etc.

Instructions

  • Combine the water, cocoa powder, sugar and marshmallows in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until marshmallows are dissolved.
    2 cups water, 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
  • In a slow cooker, combine the milk, cream, chopped semisweet chocolate and vanilla. Stir in the cocoa powder mixture. Heat on low for 4-6 hours, stirring well once an hour so that the chocolate that settles on the bottom does not burn.
    6 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, Toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed candy canes, chocolate syrup, salted caramel, sprinkles, orange slices, cinnamon, etc.

Notes

If you don't have a slow cooker or want your hot chocolate to be ready faster, you can cook this in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-low heat, until the chocolate is melted, stirring occasionally to make sure the chocolate doesn't burn.

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 948IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 2mg

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