This recipe is one of my son Ben's favorites.  Whenever he comes home from college, it's one of the first things he wants.  It is best served warm the first night, but will keep well in the refrigerator.  When you reheat it, reheat only what you need.  I take a spoonful or two, put it in a small bowl, and heat it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.  That way you're not reheating the entire quantity when you need just a little and it lasts longer. 

   This recipe is very easy -- no candy thermometer required!  And my husband teases me because I prefer more hot fudge sauce than ice cream when I make my hot fudge sundae!

Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
2 Tablespoons butter (not margarine)
½ teaspoon real vanilla extract

   Whisk together the cocoa and oil.  Add milk.  Stir (with a whisk) until smooth.  Heat over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Add salt, sugar, and corn syrup.  Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.  Serve warm.  Refrigerate leftovers.  Reheat only the amount desired. Most of all, enjoy!