CHRISTMAS MORNING HOT CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• In top of double boiler, combine the cocoa, sugar and water; mixing until you have a smooth paste.
• Place over low heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Put top of double boiler over boiling water and continue to cook, boiling for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• In a heavy saucepan, heat the milk to scalding. Do not boil.
• Sowly pour the chocolate mixture into the scalding milk, whisking until it is smooth and heated through.
• Whisk in the cinnamon.
• Pour into heated mugs and add a cinnamon stick if desired.
• Serves 8.