Easy Chocolate Frozen Mousse

 

3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cocoa or European style cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (1/2 pint) cold whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup mini chips semisweet chocolate (optional)

In medium saucepan, place marshmallows, milk and cocoa. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk, until marshmallows are melted; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; cool completely.

In a small mixer bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff; fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Fold in small chocolate chips, if desired; spoon into dessert dishes. Cover; freeze several hours or until firm. Serve frozen; garnish as desired. Serves 6.

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