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1. Start by gathering all your ingredients. It’s always easier to have everything on hand before you begin cooking.
2. In your crockpot, pour in the 4 cups of milk.
3. Add the 1 cup of heavy cream to the milk.
4. Next, toss in the 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and the 1 cup of milk chocolate chips.
5. Now, add the 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
6. Sprinkle in the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
7. Pour in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
8. Finally, add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
9. Once all the ingredients are in the crockpot, give everything a good stir to combine.
10. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to low heat. Let it cook for about 2 to 3 hours.
11. After about an hour, check on it and give it another stir.
12. Once the cooking time is up, give it one final stir. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk.
13. Grab your favorite mugs and ladle the hot chocolate into them.
14. Top each mug with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
15. For an extra special touch, sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream.
16. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, add a few marshmallows on top as well.
17. Serve immediately and enjoy the cozy warmth of your homemade crockpot hot chocolate.

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