Peppermint Bark Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy hot chocolate infused with peppermint, perfect for the winter season and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups whole milk
- 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup crème de menthe or vodka (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sweetened whipped cream, for topping
- Crushed candy canes, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by getting your 7-quart slow cooker ready.
- Combine ingredients by pouring in the whole milk and sweetened condensed milk. Then add the chocolate chips and optional alcohol if using.
- Add flavor by mixing in the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt.
- Slow cook on High for about 2 hours, stirring halfway through.
- After 2 hours, switch the slow cooker to keep warm.
- Serve warm, adding whipped cream and crushed candy canes as toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving. Not recommended for freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, peppermint, winter drink, festive beverage, holiday treat
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