CREAMY CARAMEL MOCHA

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Indulge in a coffeehouse-quality drink with this caramel mocha recipe. With whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle, this treat will perk up even the sleepiest person at the table. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
4 cups hot strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup caramel flavoring syrup
Butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form., In a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk cocoa and half-and-half cream until smooth. Heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk in coffee, caramel syrup and remaining vanilla. Top servings with whipped cream; drizzle with butterscotch topping., To prepare in a slow cooker: Prepare whipped cream as directed. Whisk together cocoa, half-and-half, coffee, caramel syrup and remaining vanilla in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, 2-3 hours or until heated through. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.