This is better than using Hershey's because you get a great tasting chocolate syrup without all the yucky chemicals and preservatives.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (I use organic evaporated sugar cane)
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 dash salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon REAL vanilla extract
- *If you are using this for ice cream, you may want a thicker chocolate, if this is the case, add about a teaspoon of cornstarch. You can add more, depending on how thick you want it, but only add it after stirring and allowing it to thicken and only about 1/4 teaspoon at a time, so it doesn't get too thick. Keep in mind, that it will thicken as it cools down and sits for a few minutes.
Directions:
- Combine the water, sugar, cocoa, and salt together in a saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and begins to simmer.
- Remove from the heat.
- Stir the vanilla into the sauce.
- You can serve immediately or put into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready for use.
Because this has no dairy or anything that spoils, it keeps for a long time. My little girl made a batch that was in the fridge for three weeks and still tasted good. We have never had it longer than that because we use it a lot, but who knows? I am sure it can last longer!
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