Rich Mocha Hot Chocolate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. milk
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (either chips or squares)
1/4 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. strong, hot coffee
1 c. half and half
1 tsp. real vanilla extract

Preparation

Heat milk and chocolate in a heavy saucepan until chocolate melts.
Whisk until smooth, or beat with an electric mixer until flecks of chocolate are incorporated.
Stir in sugar and salt; bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat; simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in coffee and half and half, then briefly bring to a simmer.
Add vanilla and serve immediately. Serves 5.