Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

2 ½ C. milk

2 ¾ C. sugar

1 tsp. salt

2 ½ C. half and half

1 ½ tsp. vanilla

6 C. whipping cream

2 C. (12 oz.) grated semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips

 Scald milk until bubbles form around edge of pan.  Remove from heat.  Add sugar and salt.  Stir until dissolved.  Stir in half and half, vanilla, and whipping cream.  Cover and refrigerate 30 min. Freeze as directed.  Before serving stir in chocolate.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Add 2 tsp. peppermint extract and ½ tsp. green food coloring to mixture before refrigerating.