Vanilla Hot Chocolate Mix

1. 1

   Place sugar in large bowl.

2. 2

   Split half vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape seeds into sugar, and add pod.

3. 3

   Work seeds in with your fingers.

4. 4

   Cover snugly with plastic wrap and let stand overnight at room temperature.

5. 5

   In food processor fitted with metal blade, process semisweet chocolate and milk chocolate until finely ground, using 4-second pulses.

6. 6

   (Process in two batches if necessary.)

7. 7

   Remove pod from sugar.

8. 8

   Add ground chocolate and cocoa powder to sugar and whisk to blend.

9. 9

   Store mix airtight at room temperature for up to six months.

10. 10

    For each serving, heat 8 ounces milk in small saucepan over medium heat until scalded (or microwave 2 1/2 minutes at full power).

11. 11

    Whisk in 1/4 to 1/3 cup mix.

12. 12

    Serve with unsweetened softly whipped cream or marshmallows.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.