Hot Fudge Sauce

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon 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.