Step 1

Add milk chocolate, peanut butter and sugar to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat.

Step 2

Whisk constantly until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Add, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt (if desired) and whisk until completely combined and warm.

Step 4

Cover and remove from heat and let cocoa sit (covered) for 5 minutes before serving if you would like a very thick hot cocoa, or serve immediately.