This is the perfect way to start off a midnight breakfast.
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
⅔ cup sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup hot water
8 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (4.25-ounce) chocolate candy bar broken into small pieces, optional
Peppermint candy crushed, optional
Miniature marshmallows, optional
1 cup whipped topping, thawed and mixed with 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, optional
In a 3-quart saucepan stir together the sugars, cocoa powder, salt, and hot water. Bring to a boil. Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring constantly. Bring back to a simmer, but do not boil. Serve immediately. For serving, have the candy pieces, peppermint candy, marshmallows, and whipped topping in small bowls for individual choices.
Makes 8 servings.