bunyan's steaming hot cocoa

How To Make bunyan's steaming hot cocoa

• 1

  Use a 3 or 4 quart heavy bottomed saucepan
• 2

  Slice the vanilla bean open length wise & scrape out all the seeds with the tip of a paring knife
• 3

  Put all of the seeds in the pan, and throw in the scraped bean as well
• 4

  Add the water, splenda blend, cocoa, & cinnamon
• 5

  Whisk with a wire whip to combine.
• 6

  Heat to a boil over LOW heat, whisking frequently
• 7

  As soon as it comes to a boil, add your milk and continue heating over LOW heat, whisking occasionally until the cocoa reaches 180 degrees. DON'T LET IT BOIL!
• 8

  Take out the vanilla bean pod
• 9

  Serve in warmed mugs with a dollop of whipped cream or mini marshmallows
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