Easy Microwave Hot Fudge Topping

• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• cocoa↗3 tablespoons
• cornstarch↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 dash
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix dry ingredients.

2. 2

   Stir in room temperature water.

3. 3

   Microwave 90 seconds--stirring every 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Blend in butter and microwave 15 seconds more and stir.

5. 5

   Continue to alternate microwaving for 15 seconds and stirring until it reaches desired thickness. (The longer you cook it, the thicker it gets.).

6. 6

   After microwaving stir in vanilla.

7. 7

   Serve warm.