Start by assembling all your ingredients on the counter.

In a medium saucepan, pour in the whole milk. Heat it over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it’s warm but not boiling.

In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder and granulated sugar.

Once the milk is warm, whisk in the cocoa and sugar mixture until fully dissolved.

Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the saucepan and continue to whisk until melted.

Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Keep heating the mixture until it reaches your desired temperature, stirring occasionally.

Pour your hot cocoa into mugs and enjoy immediately.