Frozen Hot Chocolate

Name: Frozen Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk, divided; 5 ounces semisweet chocolate or chocolate of your choice, roughly chopped; 4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 cups ice cubes; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Optional: Miniature marshmallows, chocolate sauce, whipped cream or sprinkles

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This frozen hot chocolate recipe uses real chocolate to make a creamy drink that's as rich and decadent as French hot chocolate. But since it's cold, you can sip it all year long!

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk, divided
5 ounces semisweet chocolate or chocolate of your choice, roughly chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 cups ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Miniature marshmallows, chocolate sauce, whipped cream or sprinkles

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup milk, chocolate, cocoa and confectioners' sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat, until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth (do not boil), about 3 minutes.
Transfer chocolate mixture to a blender. Add ice, vanilla and remaining 1 cup milk; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glass. Garnish with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 275 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Have fun with this iced hot chocolate recipe and try your family’s favorite toppings! Chocolate shavings and caramel sauce are great options. For the holidays, swap half a teaspoon of peppermint extract for the vanilla. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

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