Sommers Cinnamon Mocha Recipes

CINNAMON MOCHA LATTE

Steps:

• Evenly distribute chocolate between two coffee mugs. I like to be very generous.
• Steam milk, cinnamon and sugars until temp reaches between 150-160 degrees.
• Pour evenly into mugs.
• Steam espresso and pour about an ounce (or more if you like) into each mug.
• Stir and top with whipped cream.
• Garnish with cinnamon sugar if desired.

MOCHA CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, butter, coffee granules, egg yolk, vanilla, salt, nutmeg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.Place pecans, chocolate chips, sugar, coffee granules and cinnamon in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Punch dough down; turn onto a floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle; spread with softened butter. Sprinkle pecan mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices. Place rolls, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Drizzle rolls with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, 22-28 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over rolls. Serve warm.

CINNAMON MOCHA COFFEE FROM TASTE OF HOME

Steps:

• In a coffeemaker basket - using a filter - combine the coffee grounds and ground cinnamon. Prepare 4 cups of coffee as directed on your coffee maker directions.
• As coffee is brewing, in a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cocoa and vanilla and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes (till small bubbles appear on the sides of the pan) - DO NOT BOIL.
• Pour the hot milk mixture into four coffee cups/mugs, then add the cinnamon brewed coffee.
• Optional, garnish with cinnamon sticks and a dollop of whipped cream.