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Clear glass mugs of Mexican Hot Cocoa topped with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks on a wooden tray.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Cocoa

Slow Cooker Mexican Hot Cocoa makes a rich chocolaty sweet and spicy drink that warms you from the inside out.

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocoa, crockpot cocoa, mexican hot chocolate, slow cooker hot chocolate
Servings: 6
Author: Amy D

Ingredients

  • 1 quart whole milk
  • 1 pint half and half
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 6 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teaspoon to a pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Add cocoa powder, brown sugar, and white sugar to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Pour boiling water over and whisk together until smooth.
  • 2. Add milk and half and half. Stir well. Add 2-3 cinnamon sticks and cayenne pepper.
  • 3. Cover and heat on low for 4 hours, high for 2 hours, or until steaming hot.
  • 4. Serve with whipped cream and more cayenne pepper or cinnamon sprinkled on top, if desired.

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