6 cups hot strong brewed coffee

4 envelopes (1.25-oz.) Irish creme instant cocoa mix

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 cups half & half

1.4 cup Irish creme-flavored syrup

Sweetened whipped cream, if desired

Chocolate shavings, if desired

In a 3 qt. saucepan,mix hot coffee, cocoa mix and powdered sugar until blended. Stir in half & half and syrup.  Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,until hot.

Serve in mugs, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.