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Gifts from Your Kitchen: Spicy Holiday Chocolate Sauce Recipe

December 10, 2010 By Donna 23 Comments

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Spiced Holiday Chocolate Sauce in Pretty Gift Jars

You can’t go wrong with chocolate as a holiday gift. Hey! It’s the holidays! No dieting allowed!

I decided to try a frugal version of chocolate sauce, so I decided to go with cocoa powder. Dutch processed is the best because it is less bitter. To add richness, I added a little dark cocoa powder to the regular Dutch cocoa powder.

This is a beautiful, rich sauce that is full of flavor. Just a few spoonfuls is all you need to top brownies, ice cream or to drizzle over your favorite desserts. My hubby added a spoonful to hot milk and made a delicious rich hot chocolate drink.

The last few years I have also loved adding a little spice to chocolate recipes to “wake up” the taste. The beauty of this recipe is that you can choose your own flavors to pair with the chocolate. I like southwest spices, so I used chipotle, cinnamon and almond. You could try orange zest or extract. Peppermint is always a perfect chocolate pairing, too!

I say be creative! Go wild! The choice is yours!

Most Wonderful Season’s Eatings To You, My Fab Frugal Friends!

SPICED HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Makes 3 cups

1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Seasonings as desired**

Combine sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powders and evaporated milk in a large stockpot. Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Turn heat to medium low and continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, whisking frequently to release steam and help thicken sauce.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla and salt until butter is completely melted. Let cool to warm.

** At this point, taste and add in whatever seasonings you like. Try a teaspoon of extract, such as almond, peppermint, or orange. I also added a teaspoon of cayenne pepper sauce and a dash or two of cinnamon.

Serve immediately, or store in your fridge for up to 4 weeks, reheating in microwave before serving.

Dairy Free Gifts From the Kitchen, Go Dairy Free
Holiday Gifts for Kids in the Kitchen, Pardon My Crumbs
30 Holiday Gift Ideas, Brown Eyed Baker
A Week of Gifts from The Kitchen, Framed Cooks
Gifts Cooks Love. Living in the Kitchen with Puppies

— posted by Donna

 

Filed Under: Desserts, Frugal Tips, Oh My! Tagged With: chirstmas gifts, chocolate gifts, chocolate recipe, chocolate sauce, easy chocolate sauce, easy fudge sauce, edible gifts, food gifts, gifts in a jar, holiday gifts, homemade gifts, hot fudge sauce, jar gifts

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Comments

  1. Alisa Fleming says

    December 17, 2010 at 5:53 am

    Ladies that looks amazing! Thanks so much for the link-up, very sweet of you :)

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 17, 2010 at 3:59 pm

      Alisa – Wishing you Fab Frugal holidays!

      Reply
  2. foodies at home says

    December 14, 2010 at 6:01 am

    Ohh…I would love to see a jar of this under my tree!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 14, 2010 at 4:33 pm

      Charisse – I am making this for Santa instead of cookies this year!

      Reply
  3. Lisa says

    December 14, 2010 at 1:15 am

    I have no doubt that people would be thrilled to receive a jar of this for Christmas.

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 14, 2010 at 3:57 am

      Thanks Lisa! Maybe Santa will bring you a jar!

      Reply
  4. Linda says

    December 13, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    Whoa! Dark spiced chocolate sauced sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 13, 2010 at 4:48 pm

      Linda – Do try it, with or without the spice!

      Reply
  5. Jerri says

    December 13, 2010 at 3:56 am

    What a wonderful gift idea! I’d love to try the recipe!

    I’m hosting a Christmas Recipe party on Thursday (with prizes). Hope you can stop by!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 13, 2010 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks Jerri! I love your “peace wreath!”

      Reply
  6. Joanne says

    December 12, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    These look dangerous to have around the house. Which probably is why they make the perfect gift! I can give them to my parents and then indulge only when I go over to visit. The gift that keeps on giving.

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 13, 2010 at 4:48 pm

      Yes, Joanne – perfect for the parents’ pantry!

      Reply
  7. Kimberly says

    December 12, 2010 at 1:36 am

    Mmmmmm!! And what a beautiful presentation!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 13, 2010 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks Kimberly! Beautiful and easy – a great combo!

      Reply
  8. Sue says

    December 11, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    I would LOVE to receive a jar of this chocolate sauce as a gift!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 13, 2010 at 4:41 pm

      Sue – Just whip this up in no time!

      Reply
  9. Kate says

    December 11, 2010 at 9:12 pm

    That picture is just so darned festive!!!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 13, 2010 at 4:41 pm

      Kate – Agreed. What’s more festive than chocolate sauce?!

      Reply
  10. Suzanne with Laughing Wallet says

    December 11, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    How decadent! And you’re so right – you can never go wrong with chocolate. :)

    I have a list of homemade gift ideas on my website, Laughing Wallet. If you’d like to leave a comment adding this to the list, I’m pretty sure you’d make some gift givers and recipients happy!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 11, 2010 at 7:18 pm

      Suzanne – Homemade gifts are the best gifts!

      Reply
  11. CaSaundra says

    December 11, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Everyone can always use chocolate sauce! Love this idea!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      December 11, 2010 at 7:18 pm

      Thanks CaSaundra – Happy Holidays!

      Reply

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