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Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

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 This Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate is perfect for the adults at your Christmas Party!

Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

Hi all! I hope you are having a great December so far. I had thought I wouldn’t post any holiday recipes this month and take a break, but I seem to keep making them! This hot chocolate has the perfect amount of chocolate, cream and vanilla. I add the Baileys Irish Cream just before serving. Normally on Christmas morning we have Baileys available to pour into our coffee. It always seems too strong me, not in this hot chocolate recipe. I think the blend of chocolate and cream balance out the flavor of the Irish cream, helping it taste not so overpowering. If you have kids at the party the Baileys can be set on the side for the adults, so they can have hot chocolate too.

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I usually use chocolate chips for my hot chocolate in the slow cooker. This year I tried the Ghiradelli chocolate baking bars and cocoa powder. The flavor came out perfect. I also use a cup of heavy cream to make the cocoa taste rich. I also add a whole tablespoon  of vanilla extract. Let me tell you, you will have people asking you for this recipe! It’s that good.

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Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

It only takes 1.5 hours for the chocolate to melt, and the cocoa to heat up. Then I add the Baileys Irish Cream. Be sure to switch your crock pot to warm for the party. I worry about the alcohol cooking out if left on high.

Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

I served this hot chocolate with marshmallows, but whipped cream would be great too!

Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate

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Slow Cooker Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate
 
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 2 (4-oz.) pkgs. Ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup Baileys® Irish Cream
For Serving:
  • marshmallows or whipped cream
Slow Cooker Size:
  • 4-quart or larger
Instructions
  1. Break up the chocolate squares and add the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients (except the Baileys).
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1.5 hours stirring every 30 minutes.
  3. After the cocoa is hot, stir in the Baileys Irish Cream. Set the slow cooker to warm for serving.
  4. Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream.
Notes
The Baileys Irish Cream can be left out and set on the side if you have kids or others at the party that will have hot chocolate without.

Sarah

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