Copycat Wendy's Frosty

There are a few versions out there - pick the one that fits with what you have on hand!

If you have powdered milk on hand but no ice cream, this version is the one I saved back in 2009, from "Simply Sandra" (no longer online).

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c ice water
• 2/3 c sugar
• 1 1/2 c non fat dry milk powder
• 1/4 c cocoa
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp oil
• 5 second spray of Pam (cooking spray)
• 4-5 c ice cubes

Put the first 6 ingredients in your blender and then spray with Pam. Add the ice and blend on high for 2 minutes. 

The Chunky Chef has a short and sweet recipe that calls for just three ingredients.  Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.  This is based in 4 servings, so scale it accordingly.

• 4 cups vanilla ice cream (softened slightly)
• 1 cup milk
• 8-9 tsp Nesquik or other chocolate milk powder

A Beautiful Mess also shared a three-ingredient version, but theirs recommends an ice cream maker.  (I'm actually thinking of trying this one this week, because I bought an ice cream maker literally years ago and for whatever reason have yet to actually use it.)

• 4 cups chocolate milk
• 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 4 ounces whipped topping 

Blend all the ingredients together.  Pour into an ice cream maker and run it for 20-30 minutes, or pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for about two hours, stirring every 30 minutes.