Rich Hazelnut Coffee

Name: Rich Hazelnut Coffee
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups hot brewed coffee; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; Whipped cream and instant espresso powder, optional

I love to try new recipes and entertain friends and relatives. This drink couldn’t be more perfect for doing just that. Coffee lovers: your favorite drink just got better! —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 cups hot brewed coffee
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Whipped cream and instant espresso powder, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the coffee, brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in cream; heat through.
Remove from the heat; stir in liqueur. Ladle into mugs. Garnish with whipped cream and dust with espresso powder if desired.