Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Coffee Shakes
Description: The winter holidays are my favorite time of year, and this spiced pumpkin drink is one reason I love the season so much. If you don't have a coffee maker, it's OK to use instant coffee&mdash;just make it stronger. &mdash;Kathie Perez, East Peoria, Illinois
Ingredients: [{"text": "2 cups whole milk"}, {"text": "1/2 cup canned pumpkin"}, {"text": "2 tablespoons sugar"}, {"text": "1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice"}, {"text": "1 cup strong brewed coffee"}, {"text": "3 teaspoons vanilla extract"}, {"text": "4 cups vanilla ice cream"}, {"text": "1 cup crushed ice"}, {"text": "Sweetened whipped cream and additional pumpkin pie spice"}]
Instructions: In a small saucepan, heat milk, pumpkin, sugar and pie spice until bubbles form around sides of pan and sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a bowl; stir in coffee and vanilla. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
Place milk mixture, ice cream and ice in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve immediately with whipped cream; sprinkle with additional pie spice.
