Description
This Slow Cooker Grinch Hot Chocolate is a festive and creamy white chocolate drink perfect for holiday gatherings. Infused with peppermint and vibrant green color, it's topped with mini marshmallows, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a candy heart for a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips (reserve 1/4 cup for rim)
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 6 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green gel food coloring (6-10 inches, adjust for desired shade)
For Rim Decoration
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Sprinkles for coating
Toppings
- Mini marshmallows
- Can of whipped topping
- Sprinkles
- Red candy hearts (single for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Set the slow cooker (Crockpot) to low heat. Add 6 cups milk, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, and 12 ounces white chocolate chips (reserving ¼ cup for the mug rims).
- Cook and Stir: Cook the mixture for 2 hours, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula to slowly melt the chocolate and combine all ingredients smoothly.
- Add Color: Once the chocolate has melted, stir in 6-10 inches of green gel food coloring gradually until the hot chocolate reaches your desired vibrant green shade.
- Melt Chocolate for Rim: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the reserved ¼ cup white chocolate chips at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir in ½ teaspoon vegetable oil, then heat an additional 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth.
- Prepare Mug Rims: Pour the melted white chocolate onto a plate. Dip the rims of your mugs into the melted chocolate and slowly rotate to coat evenly.
- Add Sprinkles: Immediately dip the chocolate-coated rims into a plate of sprinkles, gently moving the mugs to cover the chocolate completely with sprinkles.
- Serve Hot Chocolate: Ladle the hot chocolate from the slow cooker into the prepared mugs.
- Add Toppings: Top each serving with mini marshmallows, a generous amount of whipped topping, additional sprinkles, and garnish with a single red candy heart for a festive finish.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheating: Reheat the hot chocolate gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
- Color Variation: For a non-green version, omit the green food coloring and enjoy a classic white hot chocolate.
- Alternative Melts: Use green candy melts instead of melting white chocolate and adding food coloring for an easier shortcut.
- Make Ahead: This drink can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. It will thicken when chilled but returns to liquid upon reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
