Timberline Hot Chocolate - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (or semisweet, coarsely chopped )
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
whipped cream (Schlag,see recipe below) (optional)
english toffee, crushed (optional)
unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)

Preparation

In a saucepan combine milk, water, and sugar.
Stir over medium heat until mixture just comes to boiling.
Remove from heat.
Stir in chocolate and vanilla.
Beat with an immersion blender, rotary mixer, or whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is frothy.
TO SERVE:.
Pour hot chocolate into cups.
If desired, top with Schlag, crushed English toffee, and cocoa powder. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
SCHLAG:
In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Beat until soft peaks form (tips curl).