Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup ground coffee (NOT instant coffee)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 -3 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cinnamon sticks (optional)
  • whipped cream (optional)

Method

  • In a coffeemaker basket - using a filter - combine the coffee grounds and ground cinnamon. Prepare 4 cups of coffee as directed on your coffee maker directions.
  • As coffee is brewing, in a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cocoa and vanilla and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes (till small bubbles appear on the sides of the pan) - DO NOT BOIL.
  • Pour the hot milk mixture into four coffee cups/mugs, then add the cinnamon brewed coffee.
  • Optional, garnish with cinnamon sticks and a dollop of whipped cream.