Minted Hot Cocoa

Prep Time
< 30 minutes
Cook Time
3+ hours
Servings
8
Ingredients:
  • 6 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • 10 sprigs fresh mint, tied together with kitchen string, plus additional for garnish
  • Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
  1. Combine milk, chocolate, sugar, cocoa, vanilla and mint extract in Crockpot™ slow cooker; stir to blend. Add 10 mint sprigs. Cover; cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours.
  2. Uncover; remove and discard mint sprigs. Whisk cocoa mixture well; cover until ready to serve. Garnish each serving with whipped cream and additional mint sprigs.