Creamy Coffee Punch
["2 qt. hot strong coffee", "1/2 c. sugar", "2 c. milk", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 qt. vanilla ice cream", "whipped cream (optional)"]
["Combine coffee and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Chill thoroughly.", "Combine coffee mixture, milk and vanilla.", "Mix well.", "Add ice cream by spoonfuls, stirring gently.", "Ladle into serving cups.", "If desired, top each with whipped cream.", "Yields about 3 1/2 quarts."]
["coffee", "sugar", "milk", "vanilla extract", "vanilla ice cream", "whipped cream"]