Caramel Mocha

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 4 cups hot strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup caramel flavouring syrup
• Butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping

Instructions:

• In a small bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, whisk cocoa and half-and-half cream until smooth. Heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Whisk in coffee, caramel syrup and remaining vanilla. Top servings with whipped cream; drizzle with butterscotch topping.
• To prepare in a slow cooker: Prepare whipped cream as directed. Whisk together cocoa, half-and-half, coffee, caramel syrup and remaining vanilla in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, 2-3 hours or until heated through. Serve as directed.