Hot Cinnamon Cocoa

Name: Hot Cinnamon Cocoa
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 3 cups scalded milk; 2 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

"THERE'S NOTHING that warms a body on a cold winter day like a steaming cup of cocoa, and my mother's was extra-special. She would put a small piece of cinnamon in to add more flavor. Mmm-m-m, it was good."

Ingredients

1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
3 cups scalded milk
2 cinnamon sticks (about 3 inches each)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In the top of a double boiler, stir together cocoa, sugar and salt. Gradually add boiling water. Place over direct heat and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk and cinnamon sticks and place over boiling water. Stir and heat 10 minutes. Remove sticks and stir in vanilla. Beat with a wire whisk to froth milk. Serve immediately.