Ingredients

(Can be served over ice cream or poured into small jars for Christmas gifts.)

1 12-oz. can evaporated milk — not quite the whole can
1/2 cup real butter
3 1-oz. squares unsweetened baking chocolate
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla (Mexican vanilla works well)

Directions

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine milk, butter, chocolate and sugar. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a boil. Stirring constantly, boil until mixture thickens (about 5-10 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cook 20 minutes before using. Store in refrigerator. Makes about 2 cups sauce.