{Frozen Hot Chocolate}

I have heard about frozen hot chocolate . It always sounded very yummy...so consider this my Christmas Eve present to you...Enjoy!

Frozen Hot Chocolate

4oz of your favorite chocolate (You can use milk chocolate chips--4oz =about 1 cup)

2 teaspoons store-bought hot chocolate powder

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 cups milk

3 cups ice cube

slightly sweetened whipped cream

chocolate shavings (optional)

Chop chocolate into small pieces and melt in microwave on low heat. Once melted, add hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until thoroughly blended. Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup milk, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.In blender, place the remaining 1 cup milk, room-temperature chocolate mixture and ice.Blend on high speed until smooth and the consistency of a frozen daiquiri.

Makes about 4 8 oz. servings from one batch.

Merry Christmas Eve!