Hershey's Hot Cocoa

This recipe is on the Hershey's cocoa container but it seems like I always forget it if I have another brand. It is my very favorite hot cocoa, Swiss Miss just doesn't cut it after drinking this. You can substitute Splenda for the sugar with no problems (and it saves lots of calories). I usually use skim milk because that is what I keep on hand but any type of milk would work. Break out the marshmallows!

1/4 c. cocoa
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. hot water
dash of salt
4 c. milk
3/4 t. vanilla or peppermint extract (if you use the peppermint, just start with 1/4 t. and go up to taste from there because it is so strong)

Mix the cocoa, sugar, and hot water together in a sauce pan with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 2 minutes, stirring the whole time. Add milk and heat but do not boil. Remove from heat when it is the desired temperature and add extract. I like to use a whisk because it makes it sort of foamy. Mmm.