Bittersweet Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
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4 cups half-and-half or light cream
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4 cups milk
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2 3 inchs stick cinnamon
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1 12 ounce bittersweet chocolate pieces or two 6-ounce packages bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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Marshmallows (optional)
Directions
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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.
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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.