Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           light brown sugar -- packed
   1      dash          salt
   3      tablespoons   water
     1/4  cup           chocolate-flavored syrup
   1      tablespoon    butter
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch
   1      cup           hot water
     1/2  teaspoon      pure vanilla extract

Preparation:

Makes 1 cup 1. Cook sugar and salt with 3 tablespoons water to a light caramel brown. 2. Remove from heat; add chocolate syrup, butter and cornstarch, mixed to a paste, and hot water. 3. Cook over direct heat until thick (220 F. on candy thermometer), about 15 minutes; add vanilla. 4. Serve with cottage pudding, any hot dessert or ice cream.