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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. 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. 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.
