Hot Fudge Brownie

1 T cornstarch

6 T cocoa

¾ C sugar

1 C hot water

1 T light or dark corn syrup

½ T butter

¾ t vanilla

Chocolate cake squares

Vanilla ice cream

∙ In a 1 qt saucepan, combine cornstarch, cocoa and sugar.

∙ Gradually stir in water, keeping smooth.

∙ Add corn syrup.

∙ Over medium heat stir constantly till boiling and as thick as half-and-half.

∙ Take off heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Makes about 1 C sauce.

∙ Top squares of chocolate cake with scoops of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.