Rich Hot Cocoa for Two With Flavor Variations

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• whipped cream or mini marshmallows

Variation 1 (banana)

• 1 medium banana, mashed (combine in blender)

Variation 2 (peanut butter)

• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (combine in blender)

Variation 3 (mocha)

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Variation 4 (peppermint)

• 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candy or 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Variation 5 (Mexican)

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick

Variation 6 (orange)

• 1-2 tablespoon Grand Marnier

Directions

1. 1

   Combine sugar, cocoa, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Add milk and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.

3. 3

   Add vanilla; serve in mugs and top with spoonful of wihhpped cream or marshmallows.

4. 4

   Stir or blend in flavor variations if desired.