Hazelnut-Mocha Sauce

By sandiB2010

Cook chocolate pieces and chocolate-hazelnut spread with evaporated milk and sugar for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour it in a glass jar and refrigerate until serving or until you're ready to give it as a gift.

Ingredients

• 1 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 13 ounce jar chocolate-hazelnut spread
• 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua, or strong coffee
• 2 cups coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. In a large heavy saucepan melt chocolate pieces and chocolate-hazelnut spread over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add evaporated milk and sugar, stirring until smooth. Bring to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in coffee liqueur.

2. Spoon mixture into 6 clean half-pint jars, leaving 3/4-inch headspace; cover and refrigerate. Divide hazelnuts, if using, between 6 small plastic bags. Decorate jars and plastic bags. To serve, reheat sauce, spoon sauce over ice cream; sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Makes 6 half-pint jars.