EASY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

2cups 1/2 and 1/2
1-1/2 c sugar
1/2 c cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2c whipping cream
Combine 1/2 and 1/2, sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla in blender container. Blend at low speed until smooth. Pour into bowl and stir in whipping cream. Freeze as directed.
VARIATIONS;
Toasted almond fudge; add 3/4 c toasted slivered almonds to ice cream immediately after freezing.
Marshmallow Revel: SWIRL 1 c marshmallow cream in ice cream immediately after freezing.
Mandarin Orange Surprise: reduce 1/2 and 1/2 to 1 cup add 3/4 cup canned mandarin oranges to recipe before freezing, freeze as directed.

Rocky Road Delight: SWIRL 1/2 c of EACH of miniature marshmallows and peanuts into ice cream immediately after freezing.
Chocolate chocolate chip: SWIRL 1/2 c miniature or chopped chocolate chips into ice cream immediately after freezing.