FROZEN CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

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An original recipe of mine, this cool and crunchy concoction has won prizes in a couple of recipe contests. Everyone agrees the fun mix of chocolate, crushed cookies, whipping cream and nuts makes a tempting alternative to ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup light corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 12 cookies)
1 cup chopped walntus
Additional chopped walnuts and crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, optional

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and corn syrup; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup cream. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until cool., Stir in crushed cookies and walnuts. In a small bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture. Spread into a 9-in. square dish. Cover and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm. Sprinkle with additional walnuts and crushed cookies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.