Crock Pot Hot Chocolate

serves 8

Ideal slow cooker size: 3 qt

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dry baking cocoa

12 oz can sweetened condensed milk

1/8 teaspoon salt

7 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Marshmallows, as many as you want

Directions:

1.) In crock pot combine milk and water.

2.) Add dry cocoa and salt, stir until smooth.

3.) Cover and cook on high 2 hours or on low for 4 hrs or until very hot.

4.) Top each serving with marshmallows, I also love whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon

Tips:

To speed things up, heat the water before adding it to the chocolate mixture

Add a mocha flavor by stirring in instant coffee in step 2.