Homemade chocolate syrup

We (or I should say Matt) go through a lot of Hershey's syrup at our house, so this was one at the top of my list to try. It was a little runnier than I like, so I will probably add less water next time. Simply delicious! Homemade Chocolate Syrup at GloriousTreats.blogspot.com 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli) 1 cup water dash of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla In a small saucepan, add sugar, cocoa, and salt. Whisk together gently. Add water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool. Store in the refrigerator. For chocolate milk, add 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup to 8 oz. of milk. Heat for hot chocolate. For milk shakes, combine 1 cup cold milk, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup and 2 cups (1 pint) of vanilla ice cream to a blender. Blend. This syrup would also make a delicious dessert garnish or ice cream topping. Recipe source- Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, 1968.