Iced Mocha Shakes

By Addie

“Grandma made this for me the summer after my first year in college. She said that I was finally old enough for the oh-so-adult treat! ”

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons espresso powder or instant coffee
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup whipped topping, to garnish
• Sweetened cocoa powder, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Place the brown sugar, coffee and 1/4 cup boiling water in a food processor or blender. Process until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool.


Add the milk and ice cream to the food processor and blend thoroughly. Meanwhile, fill 4 tall glasses halfway with crushed ice.


Divide the coffee mixture evenly among the glasses. Top with the whipped topping. Dust with the cocoa and serve immediately.
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Grandma's Secret Tip:

For a different flavor, Grandma added 1 to 2 tablespoons caramel sauce or 3 drops vanilla extract to the recipe in Step 2.