Hot Fudge Sauce

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

10 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate* (, chopped)

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (, measured, then sifted)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup light corn syrup

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 Tablespoons butter (, chopped)

Ice cream (, any flavor)

whipped cream

maraschino cherries

sprinkles

Directions

Add chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl (or double boiler on the stove, stirring constantly) and melt the chocolate on half power, stirring ever 30-seconds, until melted and smooth.

Remove from microwave and stir in the sifted cocoa powder until smooth. The mixture will be thick. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cream, salt and water. Stir constantly and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.

Add the melted chocolate mixture then stir until smooth.

Serve warm, over ice cream for a hot fudge sundae, topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 269 kcal
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.4 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 11 mg
• Sodium: 67 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 39 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 34 g
• Protein: 2 g