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Chocolate Sauce

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"Just cocoa, sugar, water and vanilla in this quick chocolate sauce." — sal

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Original recipe makes 1 cup Change Servings

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 2/3 cups white sugar

1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cocoa, sugar and water. Bring to a boil and let boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 10 mins

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Very good. I used 2/3 cup milk in place of the water after reading other reviews. Turned out a little thick after it cooled so I stirred in couple TBSP milk to get my desired consistency. 10-18-08: The consistency of the sauce is perfect when I use 1 cup milk in place of the 1 1/4 cups water with out adding extra milk at the end.

—ByMarce

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Dec 04, 2011

The only reason I gave a star was because it looked like chocolate. I did what I was told, but it smelled bitter and tasted soooo bitter! I put on pastries and if I had used something else, they would have been perfect. I was very very very disappointed. It didn't even taste like chocolate. :'(

—MMG

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Feb 12, 2004

Wonderful ! With 5 kids and a husband who eat ice cream almost every night, the cost of chocolate syrup gets up there a bit. I changed it a bit - 1/2 c white corn syrup (thickened it just enough), 1/2 c milk and 1/4 c water, instead of the 1 1/4 c water. It's perfect this way. Just the consistency of Hersheys. Kids say we should "never buy the store stuff again"

—CANDL

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Jun 02, 2005

My boyfriend thought that this was great! I did what someone suggested and added the 1/2 cup white syrup, 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup water instead of the 1 1/4 cup water.

—HOLLYJOLLY

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Feb 03, 2004

This recipe was so easy and it was exactly what I was looking for. I have tried 3 others before this one, and when you put them in the fridge they are too thick (consistency of peanut butter). This one is truly a sauce. I did use milk instead of water and added 2 Tbsp corn syrup to thicken it a bit. I can put this recipe in the fridge and without having to heat it up when I take it out, I can pour it on anything I want. I put the sauce in little jars, and will hand them out at my chocolate tasting party this weekend. It makes a great gift!

—SMOMBOUR

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May 24, 2007

A rich chocolate flavor, definitely will come in handy for all sorts of things =) I used 1 cup water. I let it boil for 5mins, stirring constantly, to let it thicken some more. It also thickens as it cools, so don't worry if it seems runny at first. Even better- its almost fat free!

—mayura

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Jan 19, 2007

After reading the reviews, I cut the water down to a cup & simmered it (over low heat so as not to burn) for about 5 minutes. It was still pretty thin but OK. Poured it into a hershey's chocolate syrup bottle I had saved & used it in my grandson's milk. He was happy so I am too. Thansk for the recipe...I don't think hershey's is going to get any more of my money. ;o)

—IMVINTAGE

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Feb 17, 2003

This sauce is wonderful! Add a pince of cinnamon for a little mexican touch. It takes a few minutes of stirring to cook...it is well worth any efforts put forth in stirring.

—DIANA GAY

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Nutrition

Calories
178 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
45.4 g
15%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
2.4 g
9%

Protein
1.4 g
3%

Sodium
2 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Sauce

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 178
** Calories from Fat: 9

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 1g 1 %
** Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 2mg < 1 %
** Potassium 110mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 45.4g 15 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.4g 9 %
** Protein 1.4g 3 %
** Sugars 41.7g
** Vitamin A 0 %
** Vitamin C 0 %
** Calcium 1 %
** Iron 10 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.