Frozen Chocolate Crunch

The fun mix of chocolate, crushed cookies, whipping cream and nuts makes a tempting alternative to ice cream.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

• 8  German sweet chocolate squares, chopped
• 2⁄3 cup light corn syrup
• 2  cups  whipping cream, divided
• 1 1⁄2 cups  coarsely crushed  cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 12 cookies)
• 1  cup  chopped walnuts
•  additional chopped walnuts (optional)
•  crushed  cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (optional)

Directions

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