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Spiced Coffee

Even people who normally don’t drink coffee find this special spiced blend appealing. Stirring in a little chocolate syrup adds a touch of decadence.

—JOANNE HOLT BOWLING GREEN, OH



PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 2 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


8 cups brewed coffee

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup chocolate syrup

1/2 teaspoon anise extract

4 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)

1/2 teaspoons whole cloves

Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine brewed coffee, sugar, chocolate syrup and extract. Place the cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather the corners of the cloth to enclose the spices; tie securely with string. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours.

2. Discard spice bag. If desired, serve coffee with cinnamon sticks.