Ingredients

6

cups hot strong brewed coffee

4

envelopes (1.25 oz each) Irish creme instant cocoa mix

1/4

cup powdered sugar

2

cups half-and-half

1/4

cup Irish creme-flavored syrup, if desired

Sweetened whipped cream, if desired

Chocolate shavings, if desired

Preparation

In 3-quart saucepan, mix hot coffee, cocoa mix and powdered sugar until blended. Stir in half-and-half and syrup. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Serve in mugs; top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.