Rich Hot Fudge Sauce

The dark chocolate flavor, with a hint of rum extract, is not overly sweet but will still satisfy a chocoholic's cravings.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 28

Ingredients

• 1  cup heavy whipping cream
• 3⁄4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 1⁄3 cups  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  cup  baking cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup, plus
• 2  tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 (1 ounce)  unsweetened chocolate squares
• 3  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 -2  teaspoon  rum extract

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine cream and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Add the sugars and salt; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cocoa and corn syrup; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until cocoa is blended.
2. Add chocolate; cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 12-16 minutes or until desired thickness is reached, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts. Cool slightly. Serve warm over ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers.