Vanilla Cafe Au Lait

Note: I know what you are thinking. I thought it too. Can something this simple be delicious too? Yes it can!

Vanilla Cafe au Lait

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 cups hot, strong brewed coffee

Directions:

Combine the half-and-half, milk, and sugar in a small saucepan. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the milk mixture and add the bean to the saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean from the milk mixture and whisk for 1 minute. Fill each mug with 1/2 cup of hot coffee and 1/2 cup milk mixture. Serve immediately.