{Frozen Hot Chocolate}

If you haven't tried frozen hot chocolate, please do so. I promise you'll be glad you did. So delicious!

• 3 ounces best-quality chocolate (I used chocolate chips)
• 2 teaspoons store bought hot chocolate mix 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 cups ice
• Whipped cream, for garnish
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish

 Melt chocolate in a small saucepan or in the top of a double broiler over simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted. Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar, stirring constantly until blended.

Remove from heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of the milk, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

In a blender, place the remaining 1 cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with whipped cram and chocolate shavings.

Adapted from: Paula Deen