Steamy Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 quart (4 cups) milk
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. 1
   Place cocoa powder in a medium saucepan. Stir in milk, a bit at a time until cocoa liquefies; add remainder. Add chocolate chips; melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Ladle into mugs with whipped cream, if desired.