any good recipes for hot cocoa?

This is very basic but it tastes really good. In fact, this recipe has got many positive reviews. Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

the following recipes are from allrecipes.com Hot Cocoa Mix SUBMITTED BY: Earla Taylor PHOTO BY: Allrecipes "I make this at the beginning of the cold weather, and have it ready all winter. Vary the flavor of your mix by trying flavored nondairy creamer; I like the cinnamon. INGREDIENTS * 10 cups dry milk powder * 4 3/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar * 1 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder * 1 3/4 cups powdered non-dairy creamer DIRECTIONS 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine milk powder, confectioner's sugar, cocoa powder, and creamer. Stir till thoroughly combined. Store cocoa mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 15 cups mix, or enough for about 45 servings. 2. For 1 serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mixture in a coffee cup or mug, and add 3/4 cup boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Top with dollop of whipped cream or a few marshmallows, if desired. ----------------------------------------------- Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar SUBMITTED BY: Traci (TJ) PHOTO BY: pinkpigeon "We take this to Holiday parties and on camping trips. Dress up the jar, and it makes a great Holiday gift." INGREDIENTS * 6 1/2 cups powdered milk * 1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix * 1 cup powdered chocolate drink mix * 1/2 cup powdered non-dairy creamer * 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar * 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, combine powdered milk, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate drink mix powder, creamer, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Divide the mixture between two 1 quart jars. Seal, and decorate as desired. These can be stored in a dry area for up to 3 months. 2. Attach a tag with the following instructions: Hot Cocoa: Dissolve 1/3 cup cocoa mix in 1 cup boiling water. ------------------------- Creamy Hot Cocoa SUBMITTED BY: Jeanie Bean PHOTO BY: BLOOP30 "It's old fashioned, it's comforting, it makes the kitchen smell wonderful and it's good for the soul." INGREDIENTS * 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder * 3/4 cup white sugar * 1 pinch salt * 1/3 cup boiling water * 3 1/2 cups milk * 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/2 cup half-and-half cream DIRECTIONS 1. Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boiling water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn't scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.