Here’s a simplified and easy-to-follow version of the recipes:Homemade Chocolate Sauce
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, mix cocoa powder, water, sugar, and salt.
2. Heat over medium-low, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4. Let it cool, then transfer to a jar. Store in the fridge.
Uses:
Perfect for ice cream, milkshakes, hot chocolate, or as a dip!
—Homemade Caramel Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup water6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)1/2 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Add sugar and water to a saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Stop stirring and let it bubble, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns golden amber (about 8–12 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and whisk in butter carefully (it will bubble up).
4. Slowly add the cream while whisking, then stir in vanilla and salt.
5. Cool for 10 minutes, then pour into a jar.
Uses:
Drizzle on desserts, dip fruit, or stir into coffee!Let me know if you’d like further tweaks!