Instructions

  1. In a heavy saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium-low heat for five minutes.
  2. Add chocolate chunks to hot milk mixture, then stir in sugar and vanilla; keep stirring, gently, until chocolate melts.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in brandy.
  4. Serve in prewarmed mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or candy cane, if you wish.