Take the chill off the cool desert nights with this rich creamy hot chocolate you can make in the slow cooker.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 2 to 3 hours (low)
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:6 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
1/3 cup chocolate liqueur
1/4 cup peppermint schnapps
2 bags (12 ounces each) dark chocolate chips
Whipped dessert topping (optional)
Candy canes (optional)
Directions:
In a 4-quart slow cooker, whisk together evaporated milk, chocolate liqueur and peppermint schnapps. Add chocolate chips.
Cover and cook on low heat setting for 2 to 3 hours, stirring ever 15 to 20 minutes.
Top each mug of hot chocolate with a spoonful of whipped topping if you'd like and place a candy can on the lip of the mug for an extra treat.
Excerpted from the book, Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Money Saving Slow Cooking, by Sandra Lee
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