Recipe: Crock Pot Hot Cocoa for a Group

Crock Pot Hot Cocoa for a Group
Source: Jo Merrill
Servings: 20

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup hot water
1 gallon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

In large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add hot water slowly, mixing well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil and stir 2 minutes.

Add milk; heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally. DO NOT boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla, cinnamon if desired, and whip with a whisk.

Serve hot, with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired. This recipe can be doubled and kept in crock pot for easier serving to large groups.