| Recipes for chocoholics that are quick and easy to | | | | mixture is stiff. Pour in the gelatin mixture and beat until |
| prepare. Chocolate desserts don't have to complicated | | | | well blended. Spoon mousse into dessert dishes. |
| and time consuming as these recipes prove. This Easy | | | | Refrigerate about 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh |
| Chocolate Mousse takes only minutes to prepare and | | | | berries before serving, if desired. |
| needs to chill about 30 minutes before serving. The Ice | | | | REALLY QUICK AND EASY HOMEMADE |
| Cream Sandwiches can be prepared in minutes but | | | | CHOCOLATE MALTED ICE CREAM SANDWICHES |
| they do need to freeze for at least 6 hours making | | | | Note: This is a "quick fix" recipe. However, the |
| them a perfect "make ahead" dessert. | | | | sandwiches do need at least 6 hours freezing time. |
| 1 envelope unflavored gelatin | | | | This is a perfect make ahead recipe. |
| 2 tbsps cold water | | | | 1/2 cup chopped malted milk balls |
| 1/4 cup boiling water | | | | 1 pint chocolate ice cream, softened |
| 1 cup sugar | | | | 12 medium-size soft-style chocolate chip cookies |
| 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder | | | | 6 tbsp chocolate fudge ice cream topping |
| 2 cups cold whipping cream | | | | Mix the malted milk balls into the softened ice cream. |
| 2 tsps vanilla extract | | | | Spoon the ice cream onto the flat side of 6 of the |
| Fresh berries for garnish, if desired | | | | chocolate chip cookies. Spread 1 tablespoon of the |
| In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. | | | | fudge topping on the smooth side of each of the |
| Let mixture stand 2 minutes to soften. Add boiling | | | | remaining cookies; press fudge side down onto the |
| water; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and | | | | ice-cream topped cookie to make a sandwich. Wrap |
| mixture is clear. Cool slightly. | | | | in plastic wrap and freeze at least 6 hours until firm. |
| In a large bowl, mix sugar and cocoa. Add whipping | | | | Remove from freezer 8 to 10 minutes before serving. |
| cream and vanilla to the mixture. Beat at medium | | | | Enjoy! |
| speed, scraping bottom of bowl occasionally, until | | | | |