Mocha Mint Coffee

Name: Mocha Mint Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 6 cups hot brewed coffee; 2 packets instant hot cocoa mix; 1/2 cup dulce de leche; 1/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips or mint chocolate chips; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup miniature marshmallows; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

This doctored-up coffee benefits from hints of mint, cocoa and cinnamon. The marshmallows on top are a playful addition that brings out the youngster in anyone. —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California

Ingredients

6 cups hot brewed coffee
2 packets instant hot cocoa mix
1/2 cup dulce de leche
1/4 cup peppermint crunch baking chips or mint chocolate chips
4 teaspoons sugar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until hot, 2-3 hours.
Ladle into mugs. Top with marshmallows; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Nestle La Lechera dulce de leche; look for it in the international foods section. If using Eagle Brand dulce de leche (caramel flavored sauce), thicken according to package directions before using.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 155 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Amazing Hot Chocolate in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes 2012

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ach1bet2

Dec 4, 2017

Easy to put together and everyone loved it! I made it for an evening party and used decaf. I didn't feel the extra sugar was necessary at all.