Spiced Morning Mocha Food

SPICY MOCHA

Steps:

• Combine the milk, chilies, and cinnamon sticks in a heavy large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from the heat. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Whisk in the espresso, sugar, and 1 cup of cocoa powder. Bring the hot chocolate to a simmer, whisking often. Discard the chilies and cinnamon sticks.
• Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder in a large bowl to blend. Add the cream and whisk until the mixture is thick.
• Ladle the hot chocolate into 8 mugs. Spoon the chocolate whipped cream atop and serve immediately.

MOCHA MORNING DRINK

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the coffee, cream, chocolate syrup and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Ladle into 6 large mugs. Stir with a cinnamon stick. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

SPICED MOCHA MIX

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Store in an airtight container.
• **For1 serving, spoon 2 1/2 tablespoons mix into mug.
• Add 1 cup hot milk or water, stirring until dissolved.
• Top with marshmallows, if desired.

SPICED MOCHA LATTE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips, half & half, water and milk. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, until chocolate melts.
• Whisk in coffee, vanilla, and cinnamon.
• Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream.

EASY SPICED MORNING MOCHA

Steps:

• Place the first six ingredients in a mug. Stir in hot milk until blended. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with additional cinnamon.