Rich Hot Cocoa For Two With Flavor Variations - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons water
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
whipped cream or mini marshmallows
Variation 1 (banana)
1 medium banana, mashed (combine in blender)
Variation 2 (peanut butter)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (combine in blender)
Variation 3 (mocha)
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
Variation 4 (peppermint)
1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies or 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
Variation 5 (Mexican)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick
Variation 6 (orange)
1 -2 tablespoon Grand Marnier

Preparation

Combine sugar, cocoa, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Add milk and heat to serving temperature. Do not boil.
Add vanilla; serve in mugs and top with spoonful of wihhpped cream or marshmallows.
Stir or blend in flavor variations if desired.