Ingredients
1 1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup hershey's cocoa
1 dash salt
1 cup hot water
2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
In medium saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and salt. Gradually add
water, stirring to keep mixture smooth. Cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until mixture boils; boil and stir 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into heatproof container.
Cool to room temperature. Cover; refrigerate. Use as topping for ice
cream and desserts or for chocolate-flavored drinks. About 2 cups
syrup.
Variations:
Hot Cocoa: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons Cocoa Syrup to mug of hot milk; stir
until blended.
Cocoa Syrup Drink: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons Cocoa Syrup to tall glass
of cold milk; stir until blended.
Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation.
Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.
Meal-Master compatible format by: Karen Mintzias
Servings: 2 cups
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