Basic Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Heat chocolate in a double boiler.
2. 2
   Stir in butter, then boiling water, then sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Cook stirring occasionally, for 15 min.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. 5
   The sauce is best when served hot.
6. 6
   Either serve immediately or possibly reheat in double boiler for 10 min or possibly microwave for 1 minute.
7. 7
   To store pour into strilized glass jars.
8. 8
   Allow sauce to cold before refrigerating.
9. 9
   It will keep for 6 months in the refrigerator.
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    Variations: : Add in any of the following flavorings in place of or possibly in additon to the vanilla: 1 ts orange extract or possibly 1/3 c orange juice 1 ts mint extract : 1/8 c crushed strawberries or possibly rasberries, minced raisins or possibly nuts : 1 tb Creme de Menth, Coffe liqueur, Spice orange Cordial or possibly other : flavored liquer.
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    1 ts instant coffee yield: 16 ounce
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    ALTERNATIVES TO STOREBOUGHT GOODS BY: NANCY BIRNES FOUND BY: FRAN MCGEE