Fireside Chocolate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. milk
5 (1 oz.) sq. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
whipped cream (optional)
ground cinnamon

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts and mixture is hot.
Remove from heat.
Remove and discard cinnamon sticks. Beat mixture at high speed with an electric mixer 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into mugs.
If desired, dollop with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Serve immediately.
Yield:
4 1/2 cups.