Rich Hot Cocoa for Two With Flavor Variations

Originally titled Charleston Hot Cocoa, from a Hershey cookbook. This is our favorite cocoa. It is very rich and chocolately.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
•  whipped cream or  mini marshmallows

• Variation 1 (banana)

• 1  medium banana, mashed (combine in blender)

• Variation 2 (peanut butter)

• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter (combine in blender)

• Variation 3 (mocha)

• 1  teaspoon instant coffee granules

• Variation 4 (peppermint)

• 1  tablespoon  crushed  peppermint candies or 1⁄4 teaspoon  peppermint extract

• Variation 5 (Mexican)

• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1  cinnamon stick

• Variation 6 (orange)

• 1 -2  tablespoon Grand Marnier

Directions

1. Combine sugar, cocoa, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Add milk and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
3. Add vanilla; serve in mugs and top with spoonful of wihhpped cream or marshmallows.
4. Stir or blend in flavor variations if desired.