Homemade Frosty

A very satisfying chocolate dessert, and generous portions.  The ~15-ounce homemade version is even 1-point cheaper than the 12-ounce size from Wendy’s.

Originally from The Hillbilly Housewife (and twice as big, on her site) be sure to visit for the variants (I haven’t made any yet), other user comments, and the discussion about the results of lowering the fat content.

Blend together:

• ¾ cup cold water
• ¾ cup powdered milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 5 second spray of cooking oil (for the soy lecithin)

Add:

• 2-4 cups ice cubes (to taste)

Run till the ice is shredded and the texture is familiar.

Notes:

• My blender greatly prefers this half-batch method, so even when I’m making extra I still make it in these proportions.
• This recipe makes between 3 and 4 cups, depending on the volume of ice, and is best when consumed in one sitting.
  • I recomend making it when you have someone to share with, which will preclude over-indulging by default.
• These ingredients in these amounts add up to a total of 12 points. I will sometimes add more ice for a larger volume to go with a movie or a hot day. (Naturally, ice and water do not change Points/caloric content.)
  • Of course this means a less-intense flavor, so you’ll have to choose your own trading point.
• Generally I divide this between me and the DH (dear husband) for 6 points or (rarely) by thirds for a generous 4-point dessert.