Aztec Hot Chocolate (For The Crock Pot)

• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
• sweetened whipped cream (Sweetened Whipped Cream) (optional)
• ground cinnamon (optional)

1. In a large bowl combine milk, half-and-half, coffee powder, the 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and the ground chipotle chile pepper. If desired, cover bowl and chill for up to 24 hours.
2. Transfer mixture to a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in chocolate pieces. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 4 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 hours, whisking vigorously once halfway through cooking time. Serve immediately or keep warm on warm setting or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours.
3. Before serving, whisk well. To serve, ladle beverage into heatproof mugs or cups. If desired, garnish each serving with whipped cream and/or sprinkle with additional cinnamon.

milk, milk, coffee powder, ground cinnamon, chipotle powder, chocolate, cream, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/aztec-hot-chocolate-for-the-crock-pot-492573 (may not work)