How to Make Hot Fudge Peppermint Stick Sauce

The cool refreshment of peppermint combined with a smooth chocolate sauce. It's best to serve this warm over ice cream. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 2 tbsp. unsalted butters - cut into cubes
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. crushed peppermint sticks (or peppermint candy)
• 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugars
• 2/3 c. heavy creams
• 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate - chopped fine

1. In a heavy saucepan, bring cream and butter to a gentle boil.
2. Reduce heat and add brown sugar.
3. Simmer and stir until the brown sugar is dissolved.
4. Add chocolate and salt, and heat the mixture over low heat.
5. Whisk until chocolate is melted and sauce is smooth.
6. Stir in the peppermint candy and serve sauce warm.

Tips & Warnings

• To crush the peppermint sticks, put them in a towel and roll over them with a rolling pin. Use a wine bottle if you don't have a rolling pin.