MOCHA DREAM

1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
frozen whipped topping, thawed
grated chocolate

Dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Combine coffee mixture, chocolate syrup, milk, and ice cream in container of an electric blender; process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

Top with whipped topping and, if desired, grated chocolate.

Makes 5 cups
Source: America's Best Recipes