Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

Instructions

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1. 1Whisk cocoa, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in water to make a smooth paste.
2. 2Heat over medium-low heat for 1 minute, whisking, to dissolve the sugar and eliminate dry cocoa lumps.
3. 3Slowly whisk in milk. Heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until steaming but not boiling.
4. 4Reduce heat to low and add chopped chocolate. Whisk for 1–2 minutes until fully melted and smooth.
5. 5Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Taste and add sugar if desired. Divide among four mugs and add optional toppings; allow to cool to a comfortable drinking temperature.
6. 6Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, stirring, to 165°F before allowing to cool for drinking. Do not repeatedly warm and cool the whole batch.