Hot Fudge Throwdown

So... it is obvious that we Carmans (and Baileys) liked dessert.  I found 4 Hot Fudge recipes in Mom's collection.  One, was Grandma Bailey's and I remember her making it in the summertime when Chip was visiting. The second is similar, but uses cocoa powder instead of the chocolate squares.  The third is a microwave sauce, which I think is my favorite.  This one must have come in the late 80's or 90's. It is super quick and easy.  The 4th recipe, I THINK might be from Mom's cousin, Sharon Flack. (Sharon you'll have to let me know.)  Anyway, they are all good yummy, so here are the recipes.  Decide for yourself. We have enjoyed testing them. 

#1- Rich Chocolate Sauce (from Grandma's Box)
4 squares (4 oz) unsweetened chocolate
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Melt chocolate over hot water. Add sugar, milk and salt; stir until smooth. Add butter and cook over hot water for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vanilla. Serve on ice cream.  Store in refrigerator.

#2- Mom's Sauce
6 Tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
1 cup evaporated milk

Melt butter, add sugar and cocoa. Add milk gradually, beating until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium hat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Store in refrigerator. Heat when ready.


#3-Mom's Microwave Sauce
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1- 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
3 Tablespoons milk
1 Tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine cocoa, condensed milk, and milk in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave 1 minute. Stir with wire wisk. Microwave for another minute, stir again.  Stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted.

#4- Mystery Sauce
Combine on stove top:
     1/2 cup sugar
     1/4 cup cream
     1/2 cup corn syrup
     1-1/2 tablespoon butter
     pinch salt
     1/2 teaspoon vanilla
When sugar is dissolved, add:
     1/4 cup cocoa

Boil for 2 minutes on medium.  Cool slightly.