Add a peppermint kick and hint of coffee to your cocoa for a grown-up version of a childhood favorite. This tasty winter warmer is a rich and decadent party pleaser.

Hot Peppermint Mocha Shots

1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup Peppermint Mocha Flavor NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Liquid Coffee Creamer *
3 ounces NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® CHOCOLATIER 53% Cacao Dark Chocolate Baking Bar
Whipped cream (optional)

1. Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Using back of knife, scrape along inside of vanilla bean to collect seeds.
2. Heat water to boiling in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Add seeds from vanilla bean or vanilla extract; heat for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Add Coffee-mate and chocolate; whisk until smooth, slightly thickened and hot.
3. Divide mixture between 6 small coffee cups or tall shot glasses; top with dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 2 mins

* NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Holiday Flavors are available late September through early January each year.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 170 Calories from Fat: 90 Total Fat: 10 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 10 mg Carbohydrates: 21 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 18 g Protein: 1 g

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