Crock-Pot Cocoa

Another winter recipe that I look forward to trying. :)

Crock pot Cocoa

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 cups boiling water
3 1/2 cups nonfat dry powdered milk
6 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla
marshmallows
1 teaspoon cinnamon or a few candy canes(optional)

Combine sugar, cocoa and cinnamon (if using) in slow cooker. Add 2 cups boiling water. Stir well to dissolve.

Add dry milk powder, 6 cups water and vanilla. Stir well to dissolve. Add candy canes if desired. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.

Before serving, beat with rotary beater to make frothy. Ladle into mugs and top with marshmallows. Enjoy!

*makes 9-12 servings depending on size of mug