Step 1

Whisk together half and half and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.  Whisk in cream, vanilla extract, mint extract, and a little bit of green food coloring if desired.

Step 2

Pour the contents into the bowl of your ice cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. After 20 minutes, add the chopped chocolate.  Churn for an additional 5-7 minutes before checking the ice cream, as it is possible to over-churn ice cream.

Step 3

Spoon the ice cream into a freezer container and press plastic wrap right onto the top surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.  Freeze for several hours.