Perfect Cup of Cocoa

 

 

Ingredients

 

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¾ cup sugar

Pinch salt

⅓ cup boiling water

3 ½ cups milk

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup half-and-half cream

OPTIONAL - 1 ½ ounces of Peppermint Schnapps

 

 

Directions

 

Begin by combining the cocoa, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring to easy boil while stirring. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes, being careful that the mixture does not scorch. Stir in the 3 ½ cups milk and heat until very hot, but DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat. Add vanilla.

Divide between four mugs. Add the cream to each of the mugs.