Vanilla Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 3/4 Tsp vanilla extract
• 4 Cups Milk
• 1/3 Cup Water Hot
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
• ¼ Tsp Salt

Directions

1. Prepare the Cocoa Base

   Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in medium saucepan; stir in water. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil and stir 2 minutes.

2. Add the Milk & Vanilla

   Add milk; stir and heat until hot. Do not boil. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Beat with whisk until foamy. About six 6-ounce servings.

3. Adjust the Batch Size

   Note: recipe may be doubled.

4. Choose a Flavor Variation

   VARIATIONS: Add one of the following with the vanilla extract.

5. Cinnamon Cocoa Variation

   CINNAMON COCOA: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

6. Mint Cocoa Variation

   MINT COCOA: 1/2 teaspoon mint extract or 3 tablespoons crushed hard peppermint candy.

Approximate Nutrition — Per Serving

Estimated from the listed ingredients. Assumes about 4 servings (1 serving).