MINT CHOCOLATE SAUCE

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This is a staple recipe! You can use this recipe for Plain chcolate suace, by just replaing the peppermint extract with vanilla. 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
2/3 cup evaporated milk or 2/3 cup light cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

Place the unsweetened chocolate & the water into a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat resistant, casserole,heat about 45 seconds,or until smooth.
Stir chocolate & add the sugar, corn syrup,& salt. Heat in the microwave about 9 minutes (or until candy thermometer registers 240f. IMPORTANT: Stir each minute to keep smooth.
Slowly stir in the cream or milk & the mint extract.
Very hot, let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955.2, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 24.5, Sodium 298.5, Carbohydrate 186.6, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 123.2, Protein 11.2