Marvelous Mocha Shakes - Coffee Creations

Yum...a great scoop of vanilla ice cream, some rich chocolate syrup and - of course - a healthy splash of coffee equals a fun soda fountain treat you can make at home. (And for WAYYY less money, to boot!) It couldn't get any easier than this icy treat...

1 large scoop of good vanilla ice cream per person
1 or 2% milk - the amount varies, depending on how many shakes you're making
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup per shake
About 1/2 teaspoon of instant coffee per person
A splash of vanilla (optional)
A few ice cubes (optional, but adds nice froth)

Combine in a blender until nice and frothy and smooth. Totally variable to make as many or as few mocha shakes as you need! (Or, let's face it...want!) Serve in large soda glasses with a straw. Yummm...coffee + a milkshake = heaven

Creamy Iced Vanilla Caramel Coffee

Creamy Iced Vanilla Caramel Coffee
_ Sent in by Dorina _
Sounds like a delicious treat for any coffee craving you might be having!

4 cups brewed coffee (cold or room temperature)
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vanilla nondairy creamer
1/4 cup caramel dessert topping
3 cups crushed ice
Canned whipped cream (optional)

Place all ingredients into blender and blend on high until the ice is completely smooth. Pour into four glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Chilled day-old brewed coffee works well in this recipe. Or save the leftover from your morning pot for an afternoon treat!

Number of servings: 4

Somewhere to Store All of Those Cute Coffee Cups

Seriously, I need a mug tree. I love collecting coffee cups and mugs, and this is the perfect extra storage solution! Because my poor cupboards couldn't possibly contain one more coffee mug...