In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt and whisk together.

Add approximately 2-3 Tablespoons of your milk and whisk until smooth.

Place saucepan over low heat and whisk until sugar begins to melt and mixture darkens in color.

Add the remaining milk and the heavy cream and whisk until mixture is steaming.

Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Stir well then pour into heatproof mug. Enjoy warm, this cocoa is excellent enjoyed plain/as-is or topped with whipped cream, marshmallows, chocolate shavings, etc.!