Creamy Hot Cocoa

I made another Christmas beverage to enjoy with my home baked Christmas Cookies.  This time it's just Cocoa without Chocolate, but with Cream added to make it creamier. ~ deliciously yummy ~

Ingredients: (1 serving)

1 1/4 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

3/4 tbsp. granulated sugar (taste to your liking)

1/2 pinch salt

2 tbsp. boiling water

3/4 cups milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 cup cream

Toppings:  Marshmallow, Whipping Cream, Cocoa Powder

Methods:

1. In a small pot, combine cocoa powder, sugar and salt.  Add boiling water and whisk until smooth.  Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously to prevent scorching, and cook until slightly thickened.
2. Stir in milk and heat until hot but not boiling.  Continue to stir well.
3. Remove from heat, and add vanilla, stir well to combine.
4. In a serving cup, add cream, this help to cool cocoa to drinking temperature.
5. Pour in hot cocoa.
6. Top with marshmallows, whipping cream and dust cocoa powder over the top.
7. Serve!

Just before adding cream and cocoa powder

I adapted this recipe from 'allrecipes' by Jeanie Bean with slight adjustments to suit my preference.