SLOW COOKER HOT CHOCOLATE

SLOW COOKER HOT CHOCOLATE

This rich and creamy slow cooker hot chocolate is perfect for any party or special occasion. Don't forget the marshmallows!

 Course Drinks

 Cuisine American

 Keyword hot chocolate, slow cooker hot chocolate

 Prep Time 5 minutes

 Cook Time 2 hours

 Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

 Servings 8

 Calories 384 kcal

 Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

·      1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted

·      1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

·      7 cups milk use whole milk for the creamiest hot chocolate!

·      1 cup heavy cream can use half and half, but cream gives the best results

·      1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·      1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

·      1 cup milk chocolate chips

·      Marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate chips etc. for garnish

Instructions

1.    Place the cocoa powder, condensed milk, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.

2.    Cook on LOW for 2 hours. Stir well until thoroughly mixed. Turn the slow cooker to the KEEP WARM setting until you're ready to serve the hot chocolate. Garnish with marshmallows and/or whipped cream if desired.

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

This cool and refreshing watermelon agua fresca is perfect for summer entertaining!

 Course Drinks

 Cuisine Mexican

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 1 minute

 Total Time 11 minutes

 Servings 4

 Calories 68 kcal

 Author Dinner at the Zoo

Ingredients

·      4 cups cubed watermelon

·      the juice of 1 lime

·      2 tablespoons sugar

·      3 cups water divided use

·      Optional garnishes: coarse sugar, mint sprigs, lime slices, watermelon wedges

Instructions

1.    Place the watermelon, lime juice, sugar and 1 cup of the water in a blender. Blend until smooth.

2.    Strain the watermelon mixture into a pitcher and discard solids. Add the remaining water to the pitcher and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.

3.    For garnishes: if desired, dip the rims of the glasses into a bowl of water then place the glasses, rim side down, onto a plate of coarse sugar and rotate until rims are coated with sugar. Pour agua fresca into the sugar rimmed glasses and top with mint sprigs, lime slices and/or watermelon wedges.

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