Sinfully Rich & Delicious Hot Chocolate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 cups milk or 4 cups half-and-half
4 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Preparation

Place the milk, chocolate and sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk periodically until the mixture reaches the boiling point and is foamy.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
For more foam, use a wire whisk or hand held blender to whip the hot chocolate.
If used, add any optional toppings.