Instructions

1. Dissolving Dry Ingredients

   In a medium saucepan off the heat, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, pinch of salt, and half a cup of milk using a hand whisk until the dry ingredients are completely dissolved without any lumps. · 2 min
2. Heating the Milk

   Add the remaining milk and place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture nears boiling point without boiling over. · 4 min
3. Adding Chocolate and Incorporating

   Reduce the heat to low, add the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract, and keep stirring until the chocolate has completely melted and the consistency turns thick and smooth. · 3 min
4. Serving

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and pour the hot chocolate immediately into serving mugs, garnish with marshmallows or whipped cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder, then serve hot. · 1 min

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