Homemade Chocolate Syrup

** Recipe from 52 Kitchen Adventures **


* 1 1/4 c. sugar
* 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 c. water
* 1/4 tsp. salt
* 2 tsp. vanilla extract

In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and cocoa powder until most of the lumps are gone. Add water and salt and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. Bring to a boil and cook for a few minutes, until thickened, continuing to stir frequently. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes, then add vanilla extract. Store in air tight container in the fridge.
To make chocolate milk, add 1 tablespoon of chocolate sauce to a cup of milk and stir until combined.