Instructions: Use a saucepan that will hold about 1 1/2 quarts. Mix cocoa, sugar, water and salt in saucepan and set pan over medium-low heat. Dont leave the stove to answer the phone until you finish making this.

Stir steadily, but slowly, until mixture boils, then cook and continue to stir 2 minutes. Add milk and stir. Heat until warm (stick your finger in it).

When warm, remove from heat and add vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, until you are ready to serve, at least 1 hour.

Fill 4 chilled glasses 3/4 full and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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