THE BEST HOT FUDGE SAUCE1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar Scant 1/4 cup granulated sugar Pinch salt 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla In a medium heavy saucepan, combine cream, butter, both sugars and salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add cocoa powder, whisking until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl and stir in vanilla. Serve hot or warm, over ice cream. (The sauce can be refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat in a double boiler over low heat, stirring frequently, or in a microwave oven.) Makes about 1 1/4 cups Source: Sweet Gratitude: Delicious Ways to Bake a Thank-You For the Really Important People in Your Life by Judith C. Sutton
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