Jan's Hot Fudge Sauce

Mom is known for her thoughtfulness and her organizational skills. She often fills mason jars with this chocolate sauce and is prepared for those times when a quick gift is needed. This recipe is far more decadent than the hot fudge you might buy in a store. The flavor of the chocolate is enhanced by the combination of hazelnut spread and the mocha from either the Kahlua or strong coffee. In addition to spooning it over a bowl of ice cream, consider dipping strawberries into it.


INGREDIENTS:

• 1  12 oz. package of chocolate chips
• 1 13 oz. jar of Nutella
• 1 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
• ½ cup sugar
• ¾ cup Kahlua or strong coffee

Optional:

• 2 cups coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts 

DIRECTIONS:

• In a large saucepan melt chocolate chips and Nutella over low heat, stirring gently yet constantly.
• Add evaporated milk and sugar stirring constantly until smooth.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Cook uncovered for 8 minutes stirring gently yet constantly to avoid burning.
• Remove from heat and stir in Kahlua.
• Ladle mixture into 3-pint jars leaving ¾ inches of room in the jar for reheating.
• Cover and Refrigerate.

REHEATING OPTIONS:

1. Place mason jar in a pan of hot water and heat gently over the stove.
2. Spoon the amount of sauce needed into a microwave-safe bowl and warm in the microwave.