Crock Pot Hot Chocolate...for Christmas Parties!

_'Tis the season for hosting Christmas parties, family get-togethers, Open Houses and other festivities with friends & loved ones. We decorate our home & set out appetizers to delight all five senses. It is, indeed, the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

I tried a new recipe this weekend: Crock Pot Hot Chocolate. I love this idea! Cocoa, served hot & ready-to-go: in a crock pot! I offered mine with garnish options of mini-marshmallows & whipped cream in small serving dishes.

I cannot claim ownership of this recipe - I got it from Crystal at the Mrs Happy Homemaker blog. This recipe is simple, easy, and very yummy! It's rich & creamy and I think your guests will love it, mine did!

Put your crock pot on Low and add:

• 1.5 Cups Heavy Cream (I used Half & Half)
• 1 (14oz) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk - (did you know you can make your own?)
  
• 2 Cups Milk Chocolate Chips (I used semi-sweet)
• 6 Cups Milk
• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Stir thoroughly, then check on it every 10 minutes; stirring each time. Allow 2 hours for all the ingredients to melt & mix together.