Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients
4 cups half-and-half or 4 cups light cream
4 cups milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1 (12 ounce) package bittersweet chocolate pieces or 1 (12 ounce) packagetwo 6-ounce packages bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla
marshmallows (optional)
Directions
- In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine
half-and-half, milk, and cinnamon sticks.
- Cover and cook on low-heat
setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
- Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. If
necessary, skim "skin" from surface; discard. Stir in chocolate pieces;
whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Serve
immediately or keep warm, covered, on warm setting or low-heat setting
for up to 2 hours.
- If desired, float marshmallows on top of individual
servings. Makes 12 (3/4-cup) servings.