Asher's 5 Minute Creamy Vanilla Hot Cocoa

2 servings

2 ⅔ cupwhole milk or your favorite unsweetened milk

⅔ cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips

1 ozdark chocolate

4 tspvanilla or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder

so much whipped cream

grated chocolate shavings (optional)

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STOVE-TOP

1. Add the milk, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt to a small pot. Place over medium-low heat and stir until the milk is scalding, but not boiling.

2. Once the hot cocoa is steaming, pour it into a mug, dollop with whipped cream, and top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Drink and enjoy!

Microwave

1. In a glass measuring cup, combine the milk, chocolate chips, dark chocolate, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. Microwave on high power for one minute. Whisk to combine, microwave one more minute, or until steaming.

2. Pour into a mug, dollop with whipped cream, and top with chocolate shavings or sprinkles. Drink and enjoy!

SLOW COOKER

1. Add 5 1/2 cups milk, 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips, 2 ounces dark chocolate, 1 teaspoon vanilla powder (or 2 tablespoons vanilla extract), and a pinch of sea salt to the bowl of your crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Switch to warm until ready to serve, up to 2 more hours.