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The January 2006 Recipe of the Month Vanilla-Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Perfect when it's icy cold out, if you're winter star-gazing, or relaxing in front of the fireplace. We thank Cleo of Reno, Nevada, for this easy, warming recipe. Makes four servings (one cup each) but can be halved.
Ingredients 4 cups milk 4 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar 4 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons good-quality cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Grated chocolate for topping A few chocolate chips to melt into the cup Whipping cream or tiny marshmallows to float on top Directions In a good-sized saucepan, carefully heat the milk (on medium or even medium high heat) but DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat, and whisk in the cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Ladle into mugs, into which you have placed a few chocolate chips, for melting, and then top with the whipping cream (or marshmallows) and dust with the grated chocolate. Stir and enjoy on a cold winter's evening.   Enjoy!