Frugal Basic Chocolate Sauce

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   Melt chocolate in a double boiler.

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   Stir in butter, then boiling water, then sugar and salt.

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   Cook stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

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   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

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   The sauce is best when served warm.

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   Either serve immediately or reheat in double boiler for 10 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.

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   To store pour into sterilized glass jars.

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   Allow sauce to cool before refrigerating.

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   It will keep for 6 months in the refrigerator.

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    Variations:.

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    :Add any of the following flavorings in place of or in addition to the vanilla:.

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    :1 ts orange extract or 1/3 c orange juice.

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    :1 ts mint extract.

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    :1/8 c crushed strawberries or rasberries, chopped raisins or nuts.

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    :1 tb Creme de Menthe, Coffee liqueur, Spice orange Cordial or other.

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    :flavored liqueur.

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    :1 ts instant coffee.

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