Mexican Hot Chocolate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. cold water
6 c. milk
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine sugar, cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, and salt in a large saucepan.
Stir in cold water and bring to a boil stirring constantly.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often.
Slowly stir in milk and heat almost to boiling.
Remove from heat, add vanilla. With a rotary beater or mixer, beat the mixture until it is frothy. Serve in mugs or cups garnishing each with a cinnamon stick or a dollop of whipped cream.
This is an unusual and delicious holiday drink.
Makes 10 servings.