Crockpot Hot Cocoa

  1 1/2 c  Sugar
  1 1/4 c  Cocoa powder
  1 1/4 ts Salt
  3/4 c  Hot water
  1 ga Milk
  1 ts Vanilla extract
  1/4 ts Cinnamon

In large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt.  Add hot water slowly, mixing well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil and stir 2 minutes.

Add milk; heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally. DO NOT boil.

Remove from heat; add vanilla, and cinnamon; whip with a whisk.

Serve hot, with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.

This recipe can be doubled and kept in crockpot for easier serving to large groups.