The BEST Hot Chocolate (Ever)

My mother-in-law gives me a frozen gift every Christmas. It's hot chocolate. Well, actually, it's a frozen chocolate mixture that you put into a mug of steaming milk, and once stirred together, makes the best hot chocolate that you have ever tasted in your entire life. Here's how you make it.

6 sq. unsweetened chocolate OR about 2/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (It's a little too sweet for me with the chips because of the amount of sugar put in, I either reduce the sugar amount and use chips, or, use the squares. )

2 2/3 c. sugar
1 c. water
pinch salt
2 tsp vanilla
1 pint whipping cream

Combine water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and let boil for 3 1/2 min. without stirring. (If you hate not stirring, don't worry, nothing bad will happen if you give it a stir or two. But no more than three.) Remove from heat, add chocolate. Let it all melt down. Cool to room temperature. Add vanilla. Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold together. If you like the marbly look and taste, then don't go bananas stirring. If you want it totally blended together, mix with beaters on the lowest speed. Freeze. (stores in freezer)

When ready to eat, heat mugs of milk by warming milk either in microwave or on the stovetop. Put in two or three spoonfuls of chocolate mixture and stir.

Sometimes I can't stop drinking this stuff. The frozen mixture blended with steaming milk is the most delicious combination. A rich, frothy, creamy layer is created on the surface of the drink that is TO DIE FOR.