8 C. Hot, strong brewed coffee, divided<\/p>\n
1\/2 C. Sugar<\/p>\n
1\/4 C. Cocoa<\/p>\n
1 tsp. Ground cinnamon<\/p>\n
1 T. Vanilla extract<\/p>\n
4 C. Half-and-half<\/p>\n
Whisk together 1 C. coffee and next 4 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened. Gradually add half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Process half of mixture in a blender 1 to 2 minutes or until frothy. Pour 3 1\/2 C. coffee into a 2-quart pitcher; add half of frothy coffee mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or chill and serve over ice, if desired. Yield: about 12 C<\/p>\n
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8 C. Hot, strong brewed coffee, divided 1\/2 C. Sugar 1\/4 C. Cocoa 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon 1 T. Vanilla extract 4 C. Half-and-half Whisk together 1 C. coffee and next 4 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until smooth and slightly thickened. Gradually add half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated (do not boil). Process half of mixture in a blender 1 to…<\/p>\n