2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon, ground
4 tbsp. heavy cream
2 c. milk
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp. sugar
3 oz. brandy
4 cinnamon sticks

Combine chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and cream in saucepan. Place over very low heat; stir until chocolate is melted. Add milk slowly to chocolate mixture; mix well. Warm over very low heat. Do not allow mixture to boil.

Beat egg yolks and sugar until foamy. Slowly pour part of chocolate mixture into egg yolks, beating well. Pour egg-yolk mixture into saucepan; beat. Add brandy to chocolate mixture; beat until mixture is frothy. Serve hot chocolate immediately in small cups with cinnamon sticks as stirrers.

Yields 4 servings.