1/4 c. baking cocoa
1/4 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. boiling water
3 c. scalded milk
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In top of a double boiler, stir together cocoa, sugar and salt. Gradually add boiling water. Place over direct heat and boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk and cinnamon sticks and place over boiling water. Stir and heat 10 minutes. Remove sticks and stir in vanilla. Beat with a wire whisk to froth milk. Serve immediately.

Yield: about 4 servings.