Hot Irish Creme Mocha

By vpitts2004

Ingredients

• 6 cups hot strong brewed coffee
• 4 envelopes (1.25 oz each) Irish creme instant cocoa mix
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup Irish creme-flavored syrup, if desired
• Sweetened whipped cream, if desired
• Chocolate shavings, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

In 3-quart saucepan, mix hot coffee, cocoa mix and powdered sugar until blended. Stir in half-and-half and syrup. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Serve in mugs; top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings..


Avoid last-minute preparation—prepare this coffee drink a day or two ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat on top of the stove or in the microwave oven.