Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup baking cocoaDash salt1/3 cup hot water4 cups whole milk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractOptional: Miniature marshmallows, sweetened whipped cream or cinnamon sticks

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Whisk until frothy. If desired, garnish with marshmallows, cream or cinnamon sticks.