Big Batch Crockpot Hot Chocolate With Pepperminty Marshmallows

• FOR THE HOT CHOCOLATE:
• 2/3 cups Cocoa
• 2/3 cups Sugar
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Sweetened Condensed Milk
• 1 package (12 Oz. Size) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 gallon Whole Milk
• FOR THE PEPPERMINTY MARSHMALLOWS:
• 5 pieces Peppermint Candies (or Canes)
• 6 ounces, weight Chocolate Bark Coating
• 1 bag (10 1/2 Oz. Size) Marshmallows

1. For the hot chocolate:
2. In a saucepan mix together cocoa and sugar. Gradually add water while stirring. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly and allow to boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add sweetened condensed milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until chips are melted and everything is combined. (If necessary, mixture can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days until needed.)
3. Place chocolate mixture in a 5-quart crockpot and gradually stir in whole milk. Heat on low until warm.
4. For the marshmallows:
5. Coarsely crush peppermint candy or canes in a food processor and place in a shallow bowl. Melt chocolate bark in a shallow bowl in the microwave, following package instructions. Dip marshmallows in chocolate and then in crushed peppermint candies. Place on plastic wrap until chocolate is set. Serve with hot chocolate.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/big-batch-crockpot-hot-chocolate-with-pepperminty-marshmallows/ (may not work)