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Coffee: Vanilla Coffee

Source of Recipe


From "2010 Christmas with Southern Living"



List of Ingredients



• Vanilla Bean Syrup
  
• 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  
• Half-and-half
  
• 1 Tbsp vanilla-flavored vodka (optional)
  
• Shaved bittersweet chocolate
  






Instructions



1. Stir 1 tablespoon (or desired amount) of Vanilla Bean Syrup into hot coffee. Stir in desired amount of half-and-half and vanilla vodka, if desired. Sprinkle with shaved bittersweet chocolate.
   
   Makes 1 serving.
   
   
   
   VANILLA BEAN SYRUP
   
   • 2 cups sugar
   • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
   
   Combine 2 cups water and sugar in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into sugar syrup; add vanilla bean pod to syrup. Remove from heat, and let cool completely. Remove and discard vanilla bean pod.
   
   Makes 2½ cups.
   
   






Final Comments


Prepare Vanilla Bean Syrup up to 1 week ahead. Cover and store in refrigerator.