Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2 cups of whole milk
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla extract and salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Once the mixture is simmering, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot chocolate into two mugs.
5. Garnish with marshmallows, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Hot chocolate has been enjoyed since the days of the Aztecs.
• Hot chocolate is made from cocoa beans, which are the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree.