Bittersweet Hot Chocolate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups half-and-half or 4 cups light cream
4 cups milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1 (12 ounce) package bittersweet chocolate pieces or (12 ounce) package two 6-ounce packages bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon vanilla
marshmallows (optional)

Preparation

1. In a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, combine half-and-half, milk, and cinnamon sticks. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
2. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. If necessary, skim \"skin\" from surface; discard. Stir in chocolate pieces; whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Serve immediately or keep warm, covered, on warm setting or low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. If desired, float marshmallows on top of individual servings. Makes 12 (3/4-cup) servings.