Decadent Fudge Sauce (Holiday inspiration)

 

Makes about 3 cups sauce

• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur or 1 teaspoon orange extract, if desired

1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, choclate chips and sugar to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly ; remove from heat.
2. Stir in butter and liqueur until sauce is smooth and creamy ; serve warm.
3. Store cover in refrigerator up to 4 weeks ; reheat slightly before serving, if desired.

Classic Fudge Sauce : Omit the liqueur and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Irish Cream Fudge Sauce : Substitute 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur for the orange liqueur.

Raspberry-Chocolate Fudge Sauce : Substitute 2 tablespoons raspberry-flavored liqueur for the orange liqueur.

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