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Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes?  This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer.   Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse's version down flat.

This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate takes just five minutes to prepare and is a velvety mint chocolate treat for your tastebuds.

Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes?  This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer.   Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse's version down flat.

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Original content posted December 2017.  Updated December 2020.

This year our family has added a new tradition of sorts to our Christmas holiday season.  Inspired by Laura at Pitter Patter Art, we’ve decided to create our own Kindness Advent, serving someone each and every day of December leading up to Christmas.  Yesterday’s service was taking hot chocolate and a cookie to a Salvation Army Bell Ringer. 

When you hear your children shrieking with delight because they saw the bell ringer they just met taking a sip of the hot chocolate they had given him and noting that they felt all warm inside from this act of service, well, it pretty much makes your day.  We had picked up a peppermint hot chocolate for our unsuspecting bell ringer and it was definitely the inspiration behind this Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate.

Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes?  This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer.   Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse's version down flat.

Andes Mint Hot Chocolate Recipe

Last year we enjoyed my Slow Cooker Almond Joy Hot Chocolate after returning home from our Christmas Eve church service.  This year, I think we’ll have a hot chocolate bar of sorts and serve it alongside this Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate.  That’s the major positive of a slow cooker hot chocolate recipe.  Not only does it quench the thirst of a crowd, but it can be coming together on it’s own while you’re away or doing something else.

Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes?  This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer.   Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse's version down flat.

Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate

Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes?  This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer.   Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse’s version down flat.

Speaking of coffeehouse, hot chocolate fans will also no doubt enjoy my No Added Sugar Chai Dark Hot Chocolate – a mashup of two of my favorite drinks!

Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes?  This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer.   Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse's version down flat.

Can You Store Hot Chocolate in the Fridge?

And if you’re lucky enough to have any leftovers, I love being able to store any remaining in glass mason jars in the fridge.  Then whenever I’m needing a treat I have a cup of my  Andes Mint Hot Chocolate at the ready.  That’s where you’ll also find my favorite toppings as well – whipped cream and even more mints for garnish.  The combination of the mint flavor with the cool candy and whipped cream is out of this world!

Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes?  This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer.   Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse's version down flat.

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Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate

Who would believe you could make hot chocolate for 15 people in just five minutes? This Slow Cooker Andes Mint Hot Chocolate is here to make a believer out of any naysayer. Whole milk, heavy cream, cocoa, sugar and Andes Mints are whisked together into a velvety chocolate treat that will knock any coffeehouse’s version down flat.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time6 hrs
Total Time6 hrs 5 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18
Calories: 413kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa
  • 2 cups Andes Crème De Menthe Baking Chips
  • whipped cream and additional baking chips to garnish

Instructions

  • In a six quart slow cooker, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar and baking cocoa.
  • Stir in Andes Crème De Menthe Baking Chips.
  • Heat on LOW for 6 hours, whisking hot chocolate every hour to ensure baking chips are melting into the hot chocolate instead of burning on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Fill mug with hot chocolate and garnish with whipped topping, baking chips and additional baking cocoa, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 92mg | Sugar: 21g

 

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  2. Joni says

    In the directions, it says to add the almond extract. However, I don't see that listed in the ingredient list. If it is an ingredient, how much is needed? Thank You
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  4. Elsie Kutny says

    When I'm in the mood for a cup of hot chocolate, I want it now, not 6 hours later! Recipe sounds great for a special occasion but not practical for a few people.
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    • Melanie says

      Hi, Elsie - This is a recipe that's perfect for a few people as well! As I mentioned in the recipe, I keep leftovers in mason jars in the fridge so it's at the ready whenever I'd like to warm up a cup in the microwave. If you want something quicker, you could likely make it on the stovetop as well. Hope that helps!
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