Spiced Hot Cocoa

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chocolate
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5
 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup hot water
1/3 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 pieces cinnamon sticks -- (optional garnish)
 

Preparation:

1. Combine cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in saucepan; blend in hot water. 2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil, stirring, 2 minutes. 3. Add milk; heat to serving temperature, stirring occasionally. (Do not boil.) 4. Remove from heat; add vanilla and cloves. Beat with rotary beater until foamy. 5. Serve hot, garnished with cinnamon sticks, if desired.