Hot Fudge Sauce

Sometimes the kids don't see the value in making something homemade.  Sometimes they think a store bought cookie is just as good, if not better, than a homemade cookie.  I get it, they're kids.  Whatever.

They did not have those same thoughts about this homemade hot fudge sauce.  I over heard one child proclaiming to another all the reasons this hot fudge is better than the store bought (mainly it had to do with the bigger jar that mine was in compared to the small jars from the store, but I also like to believe it had something to do with the yummy, gooey, chocolate that made this sauce so good.)

Begin by melting the chocolate chips in a microwave at 30 second increments until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.

Add the cocoa powder and combine till smooth. Then set the chocolate aside.

In a small saucepan combine the corn syrup, sugar, cream, water, and salt over medium heat.  Simmer for about 4 minutes.

Turn the heat off after the 4 minutes and add the butter and vanilla. Whisk till smooth. Then allow to cool for about 2 minutes.

Slowly add the sugar mixture to the chocolate and whisk till smooth.

You can either serve immediately, or store in a jar in the refrigerator up to 10 days.

Let's eat!

Hot Fudge Sauce

10 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cream
1/3 cup water
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Microwave the chocolate chips at 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and completely melted. Whisk in the cocoa until smooth.
2. Combine the corn syrup, sugar, cream, water, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.  Simmer for 4 minutes, until thickened. Take the sugar mixture off the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla.
3. Allow the sugar mixture to cool slightly before adding to the chocolate.  Whisk the sugar mixture into the chocolate until smooth.  Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for 10 days.

Adapted from the American's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.