Chocolate punch

Description

 * Recipe by: spoonbread & strawberry wine - isbn 0-385-47270-6
 * Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

 * 4  1-oz sq has-ingredient::semisweet chocolate
 * 1/2 cup has-ingredient::Sugar
 * 2 cup Hot has-ingredient::water
 * 2 quart has-ingredient::milk
 * 1 1/2 tsp has-ingredient::vanilla extract
 * 1 quart has-ingredient::vanilla ice cream
 * 1 quart has-ingredient::club soda
 * 1/2 pint has-ingredient::heavy cream, whipped
 * Ground has-ingredient::cinnamon

Directions

 * 1) In a large saucepan combine the chocolate and Sugar with the hot water.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, stirring for 2 mins.
 * 3) Add milk, and continue heating.
 * 4) When hot, beat in vanilla with a rotary egg beater or whisk.
 * 5) Remove from heat.
 * 6) Chill, then pour into a punch bowl over ice cream.
 * 7) For sparkle, add club soda.
 * 8) Top with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon.