Frothy Mexi-Mocha Coffee

Name: Frothy Mexi-Mocha Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 cups hot strong brewed coffee; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream, warmed; Optional garnishes: cinnamon sticks, orange peel and whipped cream

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Knowing that this cup of coffee is waiting for me on the other side of the alarm clock makes for a great start to my morning! —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 cups hot strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup half-and-half cream, warmed
Optional garnishes: cinnamon sticks, orange peel and whipped cream

Directions

Place the first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until chocolate is finely chopped. Add coffee; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Transfer to a small saucepan; heat through.
Return mixture to blender; add cream. Cover and process until frothy. Strain, discarding solids; serve in mugs. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 392 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (68g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Knowing that this cup of coffee is waiting for me on the other side of the alarm clock makes for a great start to my morning! —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

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