Mint Chocolate Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
2/3 cup evaporated milk or 2/3 cup light cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Preparation

Place the unsweetened chocolate & the water into a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat resistant, casserole,heat about 45 seconds,or until smooth.
Stir chocolate & add the sugar, corn syrup,& salt. Heat in the microwave about 9 minutes (or until candy thermometer registers 240f. IMPORTANT: Stir each minute to keep smooth.
Slowly stir in the cream or milk & the mint extract.
Very hot, let cool slightly before serving.