Home Made Chocolate Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   Run the cocoa powder through a sifter to remove any lumps.
2. 2
   Add to a medium sauce pan with the water and whisk over medium heat to incorporate.
3. 3
   Add in the sugar and stir to dissolve.
4. 4
   Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat and stir like your life depends on it ... ok, like your clean kitchen depends on it for 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla.
6. 6
   Allow the syrup to cool before transferring it to a clean glass jar.
7. 7
   Store in your fridge, itll keep for several months.
8. 8
   Alternatively, you can add in a small amount of mint extract for a chocolate-mint syrup.