Rich Hot Cocoa For Two With Flavor Variations

• 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 candies 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

1. Combine sugar, cocoa, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Add milk and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
3. Add vanilla; serve in mugs and top with spoonful of wihhpped cream or marshmallows.
4. Stir or blend in flavor variations if desired.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rich-hot-cocoa-for-two-with-flavor-variations-397671 (may not work)