Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions:
In heavy-bottomed 2 quart pot, combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk to combine. Gradually stir in the water. Stir until well combined.
Set over medium heat; stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil Boil three minutes, stirring frequently with whisk and reducing heat if syrup threatens to boil over. Remove from heat; pour into heatproof 4 cup measure or pitcher. Cool briefly.
Cool on counter (uncovered) until room temperature, strain through fine strainer into container of 2-1/2 cup capacity. Stir in vanilla.
Store, covered, in refrigerator.
Servings: 24
Time preparation: 5 min.
Time total: 10 min.