I was raised on hot chocolate in the packets so I had never really MADE it at home. But it snowed the other day and the kids were cold and wet so I gave it a try. Fortunately I figured it out on the first try.
For four servings:
4 cups of milk (trust me, each of your kids will drink a whole cup)
2 tbsp baking cocoa
4 tbsp sugar
Stir and heat in a saucepan over medium low heat for perfect hot chocolate.