1 pint chocolate ice cream
4 cups hot coffee
1/2 cup brandy (optional)
ground cinnamon for garnish

place the ice cream in a 3 1/2-4 qt slow cooker. pour the hot coffee over the ice cream, stirring to melt. cover & cook on LOW for 1-2 hours. stir in brandy, if using.

to serve, ladle into mugs & garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

makes about 6 1/2 cups

NOTE: THIS RECIPE IS EASILY DOUBLED FOR A CROWD