Crowd-Pleasing Cocoa

Name: Crowd-Pleasing Cocoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 65 (1-cup) servings.
Ingredients: 5 cups baking cocoa; 3 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 5 quarts water, divided; 10 quarts milk; 1 quart heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; Whipped cream and additional baking cocoa

You'll warm many hearts with this rich, satisfying cocoa. It's the perfect beverage to serve after an ice-skating outing or any winter gathering.

Ingredients

5 cups baking cocoa
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5 quarts water, divided
10 quarts milk
1 quart heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream and additional baking cocoa

Directions

In each of two large stockpots, combine 2-1/2 cups cocoa, 1-1/2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir 5 cups water into each pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Whisk in the milk, cream and remaining water; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Garnish with whipped cream and additional cocoa.