Recipe--Polar Express Hot Chocolate

There’s hot chocolate, and then there’s *special,* almost-qualifies-as-dessert hot chocolate. This is the latter. J This decadent version of hot chocolate is perfect to serve for company on a cold winter night.

Polar Express Hot Chocolate

6 cups milk

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 ½ cups bittersweet chocolate chips (use a quality chocolate like Ghirardelli)

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

In a large pot combine all of the ingredients over low heat. Keep mixture over low heat for 30-40 minutes whisking occasionally until chocolate is fully melted and incorporated with the other ingredients. (You can add milk here to adjust to your chocolate preference.) Give it a good whisking before serving to get it nice and frothy. If you have an immersion blender, that works great here.

Serve immediately or pour into a crockpot and keep warm until ready to serve.

Top with whipped cream, crushed candy canes, or sprinkles. Enjoy!