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Quick and Easy Hot Fudge Sauce

This Hot Fudge Sauce takes only 15 minutes to make and requires only 5 ingredients. It is gooey, fudgy, and the perfect topping for ice cream sundaes, cakes, and waffles.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cool Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 237kcal
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (40g) cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup (56g) salted butter*
  • 1/2 cup milk any percentage
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cocoa powder, being sure to whisk out any lumps in the mixture.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in milk, and the combined sugar and cocoa powder.
  • Cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture begins to bubble around the edges and thicken, 3-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve poured over something delicious, and enjoy!

Notes

*If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal