Crockpot hot cocoa for a group

 
                       Crockpot Hot Cocoa for a Group
 
 Recipe By     : Jo Merrill
 Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:30
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1 1/2  cups          sugar
    1 1/4  cups          cocoa powder
    1 1/4  teaspoons     salt
      3/4  cup           hot water
    1      gallon        milk
    1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
      1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon -- * optional
                         
 
 
      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, cinnamon if desired, and 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.                                                                        
                                                                                
                                                                                
                    
 
 
 
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 NOTES : This beverage is a welcome treat on a cold winter day.