White House Hot Chocolate

In honor of Independence Day, here is Laura Bush's White House Hot Chocolate recipe:

Ingredients:

• 6 tbls Unsweetened Cocoa
• 6 tbls Sugar
• 2 1/2 c Milk
• 2 1/2 c Light Cream
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla (or more)
• Pinch of Salt
• Pinch of Cinnamon Powder (optional)
• Whipped Cream
• Orange Zest

Preparation:

Mix cocoa, salt, and sugar. Add milk. Heat to dissolve. Add light cream, cinnamon and vanilla.

Heat to just under boiling.

Mix very well and pour into warm mug. Top with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and fine orange zest.

Happy 4th of July!!