Ingredients

⅓ cup sugar

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

⅓ cup water

6 milk-chocolate-covered round caramels

6 cups milk

whipped cream for garnishing, optional

Preparation

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and water.

Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.

Add candies; cook and stir until melted.

Stir in milk.

Heat through.

Pour into mugs; top with whipped cream, if desired.