Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

dash salt

1 quart milk (4 cups), divided

1/4 cup half-and-half

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan until bubbling. Stir in cocoa mixture and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 3 cups milk and return to boiling. Before stirring, whisk until frothy; stir in cream and vanilla then heat through.

Serves 5-6