2 sq. (2oz) unsweetened baking chocolate, broken into pieces
1/3 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate in water, stirring constantly. Add sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil and stir until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is slightly thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly; serve warm over ice cream or other desserts.

Cover; refrigerate leftovers. Reheat: cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until warm.

Makes about 1 cup sauce.

Submitted by: Karen LaValley