Hot Chocolate Malted - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups hot cocoa mix (can use no sugar added mix)
1/2 cup chocolate instant malted milk powder
6 caramels, unwrapped
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 cups water or 8 cups milk
whipped topping (optional)
mini marshmallows (optional)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients, except the last two optional ones, in a slow cooker.
Heat on high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Taste before serving. Depending on cocoa mix you might need to add more liquid. (Be sure to heat any additional liquid in the microwave before adding.).
Ladle into cups & top with whipped cream/marshmallows if you wish.