Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 quart milk

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Salt

Whipped cream, (optional)

Preparation

Put cocoa powder in saucepan. Stir in milk a bit at a time until cocoa liquefies; add remainder. Add chocolate chips; melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and pinch of salt. Ladle into mugs; top with whipped cream, if desired.