Alton Brown's Cocoa Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Directions

1. 1

   In a small pot, bring water and sugar to a boil.

2. 2

   Whisk in cocoa, vanilla, salt, and corn syrup until all the solids have dissolved.

3. 3

   Reduce sauce until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Strain and cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Pour into squeeze bottles.

6. 6

   Keep in the fridge.

7. 7

   One serving equals about 1/2 cup.