Hot Chocolate for a Crowd

Yields 65 (1 cup) servings.

5 cups baking cocoa
3 cups granulated 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

In each of two large stockpots, combine 2 1/2 cups cocoa, 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir 5 cups water into each pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Whisk in the milk, cream and remaining water; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla extract.

Garnish with whipped cream and additional cocoa.

Yield: 65 (1-cup) servings.