Homemade Hot Chocolate

4 C. milk (2%)

3 T. granulated sugar

3 t. cocoa powder

3 dashes pure vanilla extract

3 pinches cinnamon

mini marshmallows to taste

Combine all ingredients except marshmallows in a medium-sized heavy bottomed saucepan. Whisk or stir briskly to dissolve cocoa into milk. Warm over medium-low heat until steaming, stirring frequently. Pour into mugs, top with mini-marshmallows. Use peppermint sticks or cinnamon sticks for stirring, if desired. Serve with cookies. Serves 4

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