In a large saucepan, heat the milk and cream, but don't let it boil.

In a separate bowl, combine sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt and cocoa powder.  Add a little of the heated cream mixture and stir until smooth. Pour into the saucepan of milk and cream, stir until well combined and heated though.

Pour into mugs and enjoy.  Marshmallows or whipped cream and chocolate shavings are optional,  but yummy :) 

Peppermint sticks make fun stirrers!