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Perfect Hot Cocoa

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Ingredients

• 4 cups Whole or Low Fat Milk
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 3 to 4 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate (finely chopped)

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Instructions

1. Bring 4 cups whole or low-fat milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and 3 to 4 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in a bowl, then whisk into the milk.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until the chocolate melts and the cocoa is thick, about 2 minutes.
4. Divide among 4 mugs and garnish each with homemade marshmallows (see below) or whipped cream.

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Notes