Creamy Homemade Hot Cocoa (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - ¾ cup white sugar, or to taste
02 - ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 pinch salt
04 - ⅓ cup boiling water
05 - 3 ½ cups milk
06 - ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - ½ cup half-and-half cream

# Instructions:

01 - Combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan; add boiling water and whisk until smooth.
02 - Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring continuously to prevent scorching, and cook for 2 minutes.
03 - Stir in milk and heat until very hot without boiling.
04 - Remove from heat; add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
05 - Add half-and-half cream to each mug to help cool cocoa to drinking temperature then divide hot cocoa between 4 mugs.

# Notes:

01 - For extra indulgence, top with whipped cream or marshmallows before serving.

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