1 pint chocolate regular OR dairy-free ice cream
4 cups hot coffee
1/2 cup brandy, or to taste (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 and cook on LOW for 1-2 hours. stir in the brandy, if using.

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

makes about 6 1/2 cups