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Vanilla ice cream in a white bowl topped with Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
Ashley Leonard

Hot Fudge Sundae Sauce

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This hot fudge sundae sauce is thick, rich, and the perfect topping for a classic sundae. This homemade sauce comes together in just 10 minutes with a handful of ingredients, including one that might surprise you!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 20 marshmallows regular size
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1-½ tsp. vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine butter and milk over medium high heat. When butter is melted, add marshmallows and salt. Stir and cook until marshmallows are completely melted.
    3 tbsp. butter, ½ cup milk, 20 marshmallows, pinch of salt
  2. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir mixture until chocolate melts, then add vanilla.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1-½ tsp. vanilla extract
  3. Store hot fudge refrigerated in an airtight container. Sauce will keep for at least a month.

Notes

To reheat leftover sauce, scoop portioned amount into a microwave safe container. Reheat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until sauce is heated through. 

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