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Hot Cocoa

This Hot Cocoa recipe uses Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Salt, Hot Water, and Vanilla Extract. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 1/4 cup
• 1 1/4 tsp
• 3/4 cup
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt.

2. 2

   Add hot water slowly, mixing well.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.

4. 4

   Boil and stir 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add milk, heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Do not boil.

7. 7

   Remove from heat, add vanilla, cinnamon if desired, and whip with a whisk.

8. 8

   Serve hot, with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.