DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

2 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 
1 cup granulated sugar 
1 cup milk 
2 cups heavy cream 
1 teaspoon vanilla 
1/4 to 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 
chopped nuts or mini marshmallows, if desired
 
In a 2-quart saucepan, heat 
chocolate, sugar, milk, cream and vanilla 
until chocolate is melted. 

Cool.

Pour the mixture into a blender 
and process until smooth. 

Add chocolate chips 
or chunks of your favorite chocolate bar
Blend until chips are broken up. 

Pour into prepared ice cream maker 
and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. 

Just before done, add chopped nuts or marshmallows.
Makes 1 quart.