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Three glass mugs filled with creamy chocolate milkshakes topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. A bowl of cocoa powder, a checkered cloth, and two metal spoons are nearby, creating a scene like a Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe as Delightful as Olaf! In the background, a chocolate bar and scattered ice cubes add charm.

Frozen Hot Chocolate

I LOVE this Frozen Hot Chocolate recipe. I used to get these drinks from Dairy Queen in high school and now I can make them at home!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounce chocolate we like Marabou from Ikea and/or a few different kinds of Ghiradelli
  • 2 teaspoon hot chocolate powder mix I like to use Stephens-brand hot chocolate mix
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cup ice to make it a little more rich, use frozen milk cubes
  • whipped cream for serving
  • Chocolate shavings for serving

Equipment

  • Blendtec Blender

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Chop the chocolate into small pieces. Melt in a double boiler or by microwaving for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each time, until fully melted.
    A glass bowl filled with chopped chocolate pieces sits on a white surface. To the left, a checkered teal and white cloth cradles a bar of chocolate. To the right, a metal ice cream scoop is visible, hinting at dessert preparation for a Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe as delightful as Olaf!
  2. Step 2: Add the hot chocolate mix and sugar to the melted chocolate. Stir until blended.
    A bowl of melted chocolate with cocoa powder and sugar on top, ready to be mixed for a frozen hot chocolate recipe as delightful as Olaf! A green and white checkered cloth and a pair of measuring spoons are next to the bowl on a white surface.
  3. Step 3: Slowly add half a cup of the milk, and stir until smooth.
    A glass filled with chocolate mousse topped with a dusting of powder sits on a white countertop. Nearby, there is a bowl of cocoa powder, a green and white checkered cloth, and several pieces of chocolate, making this scene reminiscent of a Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe as delightful as Olaf!
  4. Step 4: In a blender, place the remaining cup of milk, the chocolate mixture, and the ice. Blend on high speed until smooth.
    A blender filled with ice cubes sits on a countertop. In the background, there is a blurred checkered cloth, a bowl with brown powder, and pieces of chocolate. The scene suggests preparation for making a Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe as delightful as Olaf!
  5. Step 5: Pour into cup or mug and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
    Three glass mugs filled with creamy chocolate milkshakes topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. A bowl of cocoa powder, a checkered cloth, and two metal spoons are nearby, creating a scene like a Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe as Delightful as Olaf! In the background, a chocolate bar and scattered ice cubes add charm.