Rich Hot Cocoa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups hot water
1/4 - 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 dash salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Measure water into a 2-quart sauce pan. Add sugar, cocoa and salt. Heat water over medium heat. Stir mixture until cocoa dissolves completely. Gently bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a fast simmer and simmer it for about 5 minutes. Finally add the evaporated milk and stir to blend. Reheat briefly, but don't boil. Pour the hot chocolate into small mugs.
This recipe makes 4 6-ounce size servings.
I added a spoonful of whipped topping on the top of each filled mug. It was delicious!