One of my mos frequently used staples in my kitchen is this homemade chocolate sauce.  It’s an old family favorite that I’ve made with my mom since I was little.  You can make a batch of it and it keeps well in the refrigerator for months.  Just reheat it in the microwave and put on top of ice cream or pound cake.  Stick the leftovers back in the fridge until next use.  I’m thinking about drizzling some on top of macaroons the next time I make them.

I pretty much always have chocolate sauce in our house as it’s so easy to make.  It’s always a fall back when we’re having people over and I don’t have time to bake a dessert.  Chocolate sauce is a perfect way to dress up simple vanilla ice cream.  (I prefer it on top of mint chocolate chip ice cream.)  Family friends now expect chocolate sauce when they come to our home.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 8 oz. (or a small carton) of whipping cream (heavy whipping cream works fine too)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

In a saucepan, heat chocolate chips and whipping cream together on low heat, stirring frequently.  (You want to cook it on low so that the chocolate doesn’t burn.)  Once the chocolate has completely melted and mixed with the cream, remove from heat.  Stir in 1 t. vanilla.  Just reheat when ready to use.  So easy!

I made a big batch this weekend and tonight for dessert I’ll be drizzling chocolate sauce over homemade blondies.  (Stay tuned for my blondie recipe!)

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