Cracklin' Hot Fudge Sauce

This recipe for hot fudge sauce is made to be served warm but when its ladled over a scoop of cold ice cream it hardens creating a chocolate shell.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine powdered sugar, butter and cream in a heavy saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until smooth.
2. Remove from heat and add chocolate stirring until smooth then add vanilla extract.
3. Sauce can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To use re-warm over low heat or in a microwave before serving.

Makes about 2 cups.