Ingredients

¾cupcocoa powder

1¼cupswater

1½cupssugar

1½cupsvanilla extract

1dashsalt

Preparation

Use a big saucepan, at least 8 cups.

Combine the cocoa powder, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix with a whisk until smooth.

Stir constantly with a whisk or a wooden spoon until it boils.

Allow it to boil for 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Add vanilla.

The syrup will be very thin and watery. Allow to cool completely and it will thicken to about the same consistency as Hershey’s syrup.

Use as desired and enjoy.