Simple Hot Fudge Sauce

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hot fudge sauceEvery Christmas my mother-in-law makes hot fudge sauce for friends and coworkers.  The recipe is so simple, I would never buy packaged hot fudge sauce.  She usually uses milk chocolate chips.  I prefer either semi-sweet chocolate chips or a mix of the two.  This is a no fail recipe – just be sure to monitor the heat to prevent burning.  This looks adorable when gifted or served in a mason jar.

Simple Hot Fudge Sauce

  • One 12 oz. bag of chocolate chips
  • One 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
  • One cup of sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine the chocolate, evaporated milk and sugar on medium heat.  Stir frequently.  Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat and allow the sauce to thicken for 5-10 minutes.  Remove from heat then add butter and vanilla.  Serve this simple hot fudge sauce over ice cream, cheese cake, eclairs or whatever dessert needs a little burst of chocolate.