Slow-cooker Sea Salt Caramel Hot Chocolate

By DeliciouslyDished

This recipe has combined the ease of the slow-cooker with the vibrant, rich flavors of sea salt, caramel, and chocolate, to make, quite possibly, the best cup of coco you have ever had. Whip up a batch for you and your friends during the icy winter months, so you can catch up and cozy up with this recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup caramels, unwrapped
• 4 cups milk
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• whipping cream, optional for garnish
• caramel ice cream sauce topping, optional for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Add chocolate chips, caramels, milk, heavy cream, and vanilla to the slow-cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
Stir the hot chocolate. If the chocolate chips or caramels are not completely melted, cover, and allow to cook for 20-30 minutes longer. When ready to serve, stir in the sea salt. Serve hot with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce if desired.