Description
A festive and creamy Slow Cooker Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate featuring rich white chocolate and peppermint flavors, perfect for cozy winter gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 quarts whole milk
- 8 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate baking bars, broken into small pieces
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare slow cooker: Add the whole milk, white chocolate pieces, crushed candy canes, and vanilla extract into a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cook hot chocolate: Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure the white chocolate melts evenly and the candy canes infuse the milk with peppermint flavor.
- Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into mugs and top with whipped cream and additional crushed candy canes as a festive garnish. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Crush about 8 candy canes to yield 1/2 cup crushed candy canes; reserve extra for garnish.
- If candy canes are unavailable, starlight peppermint candies can be used as a substitute.
- Stirring regularly helps prevent the milk from scorching or sticking to the slow cooker.
- This recipe serves 8 cups, ideal for sharing during holiday celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
