Frozen Hot Chocolate with Nutella Fudge Sauce

I know, frozen hot chocolate in the middle of winter is nuts. It came about around Christmas time. I received a new Ninja blender for Christmas and wanted to try it out.

I don't know who came up with the idea of a frozen drink for the test run but I searched until I found this yumminess - Marshmallow Fluff Frozen Hot Chocolate with Nutella Hot Fudge Sauce at Anyonita Nibbles. It was very yummy. The fudge sauce made quite a bit - I still have some left! I am sure when warmer weather hits this will be a regular around here!

The Fudge Sauce:
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup nutella
1 tsp vanilla extract

Whisk together milk, water, sugar, corn syrup and cocoa powder in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to bubble.

Remove from heat. Stir in the nutella and vanilla. Set aside.

The Frozen Hot Chocolate (for each serving):
1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup cold milk
2 Tbsp marshmallow creme (or fluff)
ice cubes
whipped topping

Place all ingredients except whipped topping in blender. Blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until smooth. Pour into glass. Top with whipped topping and drizzle with fudge sauce. Pour remaining fudge sauce into airtight container and refrigerate.

Serve and enjoy!