Hot Peppermint Mocha Shots

Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Using back of knife, scrape along inside of vanilla bean to collect seeds.

Heat water to boiling in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Add seeds from vanilla bean or vanilla extract; heat for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Add Coffee-mate and chocolate morsels; whisk until smooth, slightly thickened and hot.

Divide mixture between 6 small coffee cups or tall shot glasses; top with dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.