Creamy Espresso Milkshake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
4 cups ice-cold low-fat milk (1%)
8 ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup of water.
Bring to a boil over low heat; set aside to cool to room temperature.
Pour half of the espresso mixture into a blender. Add 2 cups of the milk, 4 of the ice cubes and 1/4 teaspoon of the vanilla.
Blend until thick and foamy.
Pour into 2 tall (16 oz) glasses.
Repeat with the remaining espresso mixture, milk, ice and vanilla.