Chocolate Punch

4 1-oz. sq semisweet chocolate

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups hot water

2 qt. milk

1 1/2 t. vanilla extract

1 qt. vanilla ice cream

1 qt. club soda

1/2 pt. heavy cream; whipped

ground cinnamon

In a large saucepan combine the chocolate and sugar with the hot water. Bring to a boil, stirring for 2 minutes. Add milk, and continue heating. When hot, beat in vanilla with a rotary egg beater or whisk. Remove from heat.

Chill, then pour into a punch bowl over ice cream.

For sparkle, add club soda.

Top with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon.

Yield: 12 servings.