4 (1 oz. each) squares chocolate
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot water
2 1/4 quarts milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 quart vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Peppermint (if desired)
Red and green sugar

Combine chocolate, sugar, salt, and water in the top of a double boiler placed directly over the heat. Bring chocolate mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and stir over low heat for about 3 minutes.

Place over boiling hot water (in the bottom of the double boiler) and add the milk gradually. When hot, beat with a rotary beater until smooth. Add vanilla. Chill and pour into a punch bowl.

Add one-half the ice cream and stir until partially melted. Sweeten the whipped cream flavor with a little peppermint if desired. Place on top of the first mixture alternately with the remaining ice cream. Sprinkle the cream with colored sugar.

Tip: To make colored sugar, rub a little coloring into the granulated sugar.