Ingredients
Directions 7 steps | 13 Minutes
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the butter, heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt.
![Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the butter, heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar and salt.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1637354840/recipes/Hot-Fudge-Sauce-20211108_61980d57907a5.png)
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer while stirring for 2 minutes.
![Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe: Bring the mixture to a simmer.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1637354851/recipes/Hot-Fudge-Sauce-20211108_61980d6251526.jpg)
Add the dark chocolate and stir until melted, about 1-2 minutes.
![Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe:
Add the dark chocolate and stir until melted, about 1-2 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1637354864/recipes/Hot-Fudge-Sauce-20211108_61980d6eba97e.png)
Once the chocolate melts, turn off the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder. Whisk until no lumps remain.
![Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe: Once the chocolate melts, turn off the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1637354900/recipes/Hot-Fudge-Sauce-20211108_61980d92e80fd.png)
Turn on the heat back to low and simmer while whisking constantly until the sauce is glossy, less than 1 minute.
![Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe: Turn on the heat back to low and simmer while whisking constantly until the sauce is glossy, less than 1 minute.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1637354915/recipes/Hot-Fudge-Sauce-20211108_61980da2d26fc.jpg)
Turn off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
![Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe: Turn off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1637354934/recipes/Hot-Fudge-Sauce-20211108_61980db537d4d.png)
Serve over ice cream or any other dessert. Enjoy!
![Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe: Serve over ice cream or any other dessert.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1637354667/recipes/HOT_FUDGE_SAUCE00026-OK_61980caac4180.jpg)
Notes:
- It is important to use high-quality chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa powder for a decadent hot fudge sauce.
- Store the hot fudge sauce in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave in 15-second intervals until melted and glossy.
- Packaged in a pretty jar, hot fudge sauce is a great hostess or holiday gift.
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