1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
Cut chocolate into small pieces and melt in a pan over boiling water. Stir in the sugar, evaporated milk, and water until sugar is dissolved. Place over fire and cook slowly without stirring until a little dropped into cold water may be rolled into a soft ball. Flavor with vanilla. Keep the sauce warm by placing over a pan of hot water until ready to serve.
Fruit Sauce
Make syrup as for nut sauce and add a cup of crushed strawberries or other fruits; leave out nuts.
Hot Maple Sauce
2 cups maple syrup
1 tsp. melted butter
1 cup thin cream or evaporated milk