Frothy Mexi-Mocha Coffee Recipe

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Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

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 with cinnamon sticks, orange peel and whipped cream if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

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

Frothy Mexi-Mocha Coffee published in Taste of Home April/May 2010, p77