Best-Ever Hot Chocolate

For those who really LOVE chocolate, try 4 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate in place of the semisweet chips.

• Ready In: 4 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 3  cups milk
• 3⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 3⁄4 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch
•  chocolate whipped cream
•  chocolate-filled  cookie (optional)

Directions

1. In pot, combine milk, water, dry milk powder, chocolate chips, sugar and cornstarch.
2. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Reduce heat to low; cook, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
4. Top each serving with whipped topping and a cookie.