Mrs. Harp's Hot Chocolate

by Carolina
from Virtuous Daughters, January 2011~Volume 10, Number 10

A recent family favorite. It is very rich and smooth.
 

• 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk                
• 1/2 c. cocoa powder      
  
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract    
  
• pinch salt (opt.)
• 4 c. milk          

 
Mix sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt (optional) in the pot you will be using for the hot chocolate. Stir ingredients till you have some nice chocolate syrup consistencies. Turn heat to a medium/high, pour in 4 c. milk. Don’t let it boil. But if you’re low on milk and/or want a less rich flavor, you can simply do 2 c. water and 2 c. milk. Also, since the hot chocolate is so sweet and thick, you could easily add or use less of milk or water, to suit the occasion. Enjoy!