Hot Cocoa
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 tsp salt
4 cups milk
3/4 tsp vanilla
Simmer water, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a pan over moderate heat, stirring until lumps are dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Add milk, stir and bring slowly to simmer, about 5 minutes.
Stir in vanilla just before serving.
Makes 5 (8oz) servings