Cocoa Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. cocoa
1 1/2 c. sugar
dash of salt
1 c. hot water
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine cocoa, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in water until mixture is smooth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook and stir 3 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla.
Pour into container, cool, cover and refrigerate.
Use to prepare cold drinks (add 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa syrup to an 8 ounce glass cold milk and stir until blended).
Yield:
2 cups syrup.