Creamy Hot Chocolate

1/4 cup cocoa
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup milk

In large saucepan, over low heat, combine and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer and add:

2 and 1/2 cups milk
1/2-3/4 cup heavy cream
(or 2 cups milk and 1 cup half and half)
1 tsp vanilla

Heat thoroughly. Serve warm.

To change the flavor, add 1/2 tsp cinnamon or 1/2 tsp mint extract.