Mocha-Spiced Coffee

Use a high-quality unflavored coffee, such as French roast, for a properly robust cup.

Yield:

6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup ground coffee
2. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4. 5 cups water
5. 1 cup fat-free milk
6. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
7. 1/3 cup light chocolate syrup (such as Hershey's Lite Syrup)
8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9. Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. Place first 3 ingredients in a coffee filter or filter basket of a coffeemaker. Add 5 cups water to coffeemaker; brew according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Combine milk, sugar, and syrup in a heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Stir in brewed coffee and vanilla. Serve with whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes