Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 6 Tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder*
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 3 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan whisk together sugar, cocoa powder and cornstarch.
2. Pour in milk then whisk until well blended.
3. Bring to a light boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer about 10 – 15 seconds stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in cream and vanilla. Let cool a bit before serving.
5. Serve with whipped cream or marshmallows on top if desired.