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Polar Express Hot Chocolate Recipe

Rich and decadent, Polar Express Hot Chocolate is not like any other hot cocoa you've tried. A real treat for sipping while watching your favorite holiday movies or warming up after a day of sledding.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • saucepan

Ingredients

  • 6 cups milk
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Marshmallows

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer.
  • Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, chocolate chips, vanilla and salt.
  • Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted, approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve with marshmallows, sprinkles, crushed peppermint or your favorite hot cocoa toppings.

Notes

Polar Express Hot chocolate can also be made in the slow cooker. Just add all the ingredients to the pot and warm for 2-3 hours on low stirring occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 473mg | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1094IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 1mg