Instructions: In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and salt; blend in water.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add milk; stirring constantly, heat to serving temperature. DO NOT boil. Remove from heat; add vanilla. Beat with a rotary beater or whisk until foamy. Serve topped with mim marshmellows or whipped cream, if desired.

Makes five 8 ounce servings Microwave a single serving: In a microwave-safe cup or mug, combine 1 healping teaspoon cocoa, 2 heaping teaspoons sugar and a dash of salt. Add 2 teaspoons cold milk; stir until smooth. Fill cup with milk. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot. Stir to blend and serve.

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