Lazy Sunday

Sundays are the perfect lazy days. It's the end of the long week, the best time to kick back and relax in some comfy pajamas while watching sports (go Flyers!).

Today is the epitome of my usual lazy Sundays, and I had a craving for something sweet, but didn't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I'm also feeling a little sleepy today, so I thought a nice, rich coffee ice cream might be the kick start I need. Luckily, I found a no-cook recipe that caters to both my caffeine craving and my slothful Sunday ways, and added a surprise at the end to liven it up.

No-Cook Coffee Ice Cream (adapted from this Food Network recipe)

So pretty! Coffee granules floating in half-and-half

This is the best vanilla extract, in my opinion. If you try it,
  I don't think you'll go back to the typical grocery store stuff.

Note: I've cut the recipe in half. I like to try new ice cream recipes, so I don't want to make too much of any one thing—when I run out quickly, it's just an excuse to make something new!

• 1 cup half and half
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

In a small bowl combine the half and half, coffee crystals, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the heavy cream. 

 Not going to lie—I definitely taste-tested at this point.

Prepare according to ice cream mixer instructions. Freeze for at least two hours afterwards.

 The final product, perched atop a homemade chocolate chip cookie.