Message #221978

[MsRowdyRedhead]

Ingredients

    * 1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
    * 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
    * orange rind (2-inch x 1/4-inch strip)
    * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    * 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
    * 1/2 cup hot strong coffee
    * 1/4 cup warmed half-and-half
    * orange rind (to garnish)
    * cinnamon stick (to garnish)

Directions

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      Combine sugar, chocolate, orange rind, cinnamon and allspice in blender. Whirl until finely chopped.
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      Add coffee to blender. Whirl for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and chocolate is melted, scraping down side if needed.
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      Pour into saucepan; Gently heat.
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      Combine in blender with warmed half-and-half; Whirl until frothy. Strain; discard solids.
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      Serve in cappuccino cups. Garnish with orange rind and cinnamon sticks, and chocolate covered coffee beans, if you wish.