Hot Cocoa
from 1950 edition of the Betty Crocker Cookbook

What is the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? Many people use the terms interchangeably, but hot cocoa is usually a sweeter, thinner drink made with cocoa, sugar, and water or milk. Hot chocolate is a richer, thicker beverage typically made with melted chocolate and, depending on the sweetness of the chocolate, little or no added sugar.

Note: The measurements below give the cocoa a light chocolate taste. For a medium chocolate taste, use 3 tsp. sugar and 1 1/2 T. cocoa. For an even darker chocolate, use 4 tsp. sugar and 2 T. cocoa.

2 tsp. sugar
1 T. cocoa
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup milk
pinch salt
drop vanilla
marshmallows (optional)

In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, cocoa, and cold water. Bring to a boil and boil for 4 minutes. Add the milk and heat until bubbles form around the edge. Do not boil. Add the salt and vanilla. Pour into a warm mug and top with a marshmallow or two. Serve with spoons.