Gingerbread Coffee

The molasses mixture can be kept on handin the fridge for visitors over the holidays!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6  cups  hot brewed coffee
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 1 1⁄2 cups  sweetened whipped cream
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together molasses, brown sugar, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon until well blended.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
3. Add about 1/4 cup coffee to each of the 6 cups.
4. Stir about a tablesoon of the spice mixture intor into each cup until dissolved.
5. Fill each cup to within an inch of the top with coffee.
6. Stir in half and half to taste and garnish with whipped cream and ground cloves.