beverages

Chocolate Almond Coffee

Prep: 10 min

1/4 cup ground MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, any variety
2 Tbsp. sugar
2-1/2 cups water
1/4 tsp. almond extract
2 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, choppped
1 cup half-and-half

PLACE coffee in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place sugar in empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir in almond extract until well mixed.

MICROWAVE chocolate and half-and-half in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 minute. Beat with whisk until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

ADD hot coffee to chocolate mixture; beat with whisk until well blended.

POUR into large cups or mugs. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 6 servings

Variation: Prepare as directed; refrigerate until chilled. Serve as a cold beverage, beating with whisk just before serving.

This recipe created by Kraft Foods.