Aztec Hot Chocolate (For the Crock Pot)

Submitted by Nif_H

"If you like hot chocolate, give this a shot! It's smokey, spicy, sweet and rich. SO good!!! You will need to chill the mixture for up to 24 hours before to let the flavours meld. This is a BHG recipe and was listed with Recipe #492574. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 12 4 ounce

ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
• sweetened whipped cream (Sweetened Whipped Cream) (optional)
• ground cinnamon (optional)

directions

1. In a large bowl combine milk, half-and-half, coffee powder, the 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and the ground chipotle chile pepper. If desired, cover bowl and chill for up to 24 hours.
2. Transfer mixture to a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in chocolate pieces. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 hours, whisking vigorously once halfway through cooking time. Serve immediately or keep warm on warm setting or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours.
3. Before serving, whisk well. To serve, ladle beverage into heatproof mugs or cups. If desired, garnish each serving with whipped cream and/or sprinkle with additional cinnamon.