Homemade Chocolate Syrup

makes about 2 cups

recipe adapted from All Recipes 

• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 dash salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk continuously until the mixture reaches a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and continue whisking while allowing it to simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the syrup thickens to your desired consistency. Stir in the vanilla and let it cool.