Favorite Hot Cocoa

Forget the store-bought instant cocoa mixes! THIS is the BEST hot cocoa ever. So easy and so very good!

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup hot water
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Directions:

1. Mix cocoa, sugar, water and salt in a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir constantly until mixture boils. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
2. Stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla; blend well. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.