Tex Mex Mocha

Ingredients

• 1 quart whole milk
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2/3 cup powdered cocoa mix
• 8 cups boiling water
• 1/3 cup instant coffee granules
• whipped cream

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first four ingredients in a large sauce pan.

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Do not boil.

3. 3

   Stir in instant cocoa mix.

4. 4

   Combine boiling water and coffee granules, then stir into milk mixture.

5. 5

   Pour into mugs.

6. 6

   Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon sticks and a small, bright red chili pepper.

7. 7

   Makes 3 quarts.