Salted Caramel Mocha-my version

My new craving for Salted Caramel Mochas at Starbucks led me to the creation of this sweet treat!

3oz of boiling water

1 heaping tsp of instant espresso powder

1 scoop (3T) of Butterscotch Kisses Cocoa (Tastefully Simple)

1 c milk

1 T Creamy Caramel (Tastefully Simple) plus more to drizzle

1/4 t. Kosher coarse salt plus a pinch more to sprinkle

Whipped Cream

In a small saucepan, heat milk, whisking in Cocoa, espresso powder, water, 1T of Creamy Caramel Sauce, and 1/4 t salt. Heat til steaming. Pour in mugs and top with a good dose of whipped cream, a drizzle of Creamy Caramel and a pinch of Kosher salt. Enjoy!

Hot Buttered Lemonade

If you like hot cider then most likely you will like this! I wanted to try it so I told my kids we are trying something new....they loved it.

3 c water
3/4 c lemon juice ( I used fresh squeezed for most of it) try 6 lemons
2/3 c sugar
1 1/2 t lemon peel
1 T cinnamon

Simmer until sugar is dissolved. Pour into mugs. Dot each with a bit of butter. Enjoy!

Peppermint Mocha Mix

Why go to Starbucks? Just keep this on hand.


2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1 c. sugar
1 c. powdered vanilla coffee creamer
1 c. instant coffee granules
1 c. Nestle Quik
2 (3 1/2 oz.) pkgs. vanilla instant pudding mix
30 Star Lite mints, crushed in blender

Stir all together. Mix 4T per 8oz of hot water. Makes 7 cups. I like to add whipped cream.

Mocha-spiced Coffee

A great one to make when entertaining. Can keep it warm in a carafe.


Serves: 6
Makes: 6 cups

1/2 c ground coffee
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
5 c water
1 c milk
1/4 c brown sugar
1/3 c chocolate syrup
1 t vanilla extract
Whipped cream (optional)

Place first 3 ingredients in a coffee filter of coffeemaker. Add 5 cups water to coffeemaker; brew. Combine milk, sugar, and syrup in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Stir in brewed coffee and vanilla. Serve with whipped cream.