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Hot Fudge Sundae Sauce

Author: Ashley Leonard
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
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate sauce, hot fudge, ice cream topping
Servings: 1.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 20 marshmallows regular size
  • tsp. salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  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, 1/2 cup milk, 20 marshmallows, 1/8 tsp. salt
  2. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Stir mixture until chocolate melts, then add vanilla.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1-1/2 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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