Chocolate mint sauce

 
                            CHOCOLATE MINT SAUCE
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Sauces
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       oz           Unsweetened chocolate (3 sq)
      1/4   c            Water
    1       c            Sugar
      1/2   c            Light corn syrup
      1/8   ts           Salt
      2/3   c            Light cream or
      2/3   c            Undiluted evaporated milk
      1/8   ts           Peppermint extract
 
   1. Place chocolate and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant,
 non-metallic casserole. 2. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 45   seconds
 or until chocolate is melted. Stir to blend chocolate and   water. 3. Add
 sugar, corn syrup and salt. Heat, uncovered, in   Microwave Oven 9 minutes
 or until a candy thermometer reaches 240=F8 F.   (If a candy thermometer is
 not available, drop a small amount of the   mixture into very cold water.
 The mixture should form a soft ball   which flattens when removed from the
 water. DO NOT PLACE THERMOMETER   IN MICROWAVE OVEN.) Stir every minute. 4.
 Gradually blend in cream   and flavoring. Makes 2 cups   
 
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