Hot Fudge Sauce

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup heavy cream Heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup Corn syrup, light
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar (packed) Brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder (counted as natural cocoa) Cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/4 teaspoon salt Salt, table
• 6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate , finely chopped (not unsweetened) Dark chocolate, 45-59% cacao
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Butter, unsalted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Bring cream, corn syrup, sugar, cocoa, salt, and half the chopped chocolate to a boil in a 1–1.5 quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until chocolate melts.
2. Reduce heat and cook at a low boil, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Add butter, vanilla, and remaining chocolate; stir until smooth.
4. Cool to warm before serving.