Spiced Hot Chocolate

Name: Spiced Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 8 cups milk; 2/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Miniature marshmallows, optional

When my family needs to warm up on a cold morning or evening, I head to the kitchen to make this hot cocoa. The spices are very well balanced.—Hannah Barringer, Loudon, Tennessee

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
8 cups milk
2/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Miniature marshmallows, optional

Directions

In a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the first six ingredients. Whisk in milk and water until smooth. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
Stir in vanilla. Ladle into mugs; serve with marshmallows if desired.