Stay Cozy With Gourmet Cocoa

I don't know about you, but nothing beats a mug of hot cocoa when I'm trying to stay cozy!

Named for Kimberbell's Stay Cozy Bench Buddy, this gourmet cocoa is delicious, easy, and made in a crockpot (perfect for Christmas morning)! 

I hope you enjoy it. 🎄

Stay Cozy Gourmet Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
6 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips (You can use milk chocolate, if preferred.)

Directions

1. Pour all ingredients into a crockpot and whisk until well combined.
2. Cover and cook on low for two hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted.
3. Whisk well and enjoy!

Alternate Flavors

Caramel Hot Chocolate: Add 3 – 4 tbsp. caramel sauce
Nutella Hot Chocolate: Add 3 tbsp. Nutella
Mocha Hot Chocolate: Add 1 cup of coffee
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate: Add 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree and a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
Eggnog Hot Chocolate: Stir in a splash of eggnog just before serving
Peppermint Hot Chocolate: Add 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract and garnish with smashed-up candy canes before serving.

You can find Kimberbell's Stay Cozy Bench Buddy design HERE and Pillow Inserts HERE.  Have a warm and wonderful day!