Cocoa for a Crowd

Submitted By: Mildred H. Edwards

Ingredients

• 5 cups baking cocoa
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 5 quarts water, divided
• 10 quarts milk
• 1 quart heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• Whipped cream and additional baking cocoa for garnish

Instructions

In each of two large stockpots, combine 2 cups cocoa, 1 cups sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir 5 cups water into each pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Whisk in milk, cream, and remaining water; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Garnish with whipped cream and additional cocoa.
Yield: 65 (1-cup) servings