Mexican Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
dash salt
1 quart milk (4 cups), divided
1/4 cup half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small bowl, combine cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Heat 1 cup of milk in a saucepan until bubbling.
Stir in cocoa mixture and whisk until smooth.
Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly.
Stir in remaining 3 cups milk and return to boiling.
Before stirring, whisk until frothy; stir in cream and
vanilla then heat through.

Serves 4 to 6.