1 c  Water
1 c  Sugar
1/2 c  Light corn syrup
1 1/4 c  Unsweetened cocoa
1 ts Vanilla extract or flavor

Bring to boil and boil together, covered, for 1 to 2 min., water, sugar and
corn syrup. Remove from heat and sift in cocoa powder, beating until
smooth–add vanilla.

Strain into jar for storage, or use warm. Keeps long in fridge.

MOCHA SAUCE: replace half water w/half strong coffee

CHOCOLATE-MINT SAUCE: replace vanilla with peppermint extract to taste

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE SAUCE: omit vnilla. Whisk in orange-flavor liquer to
taste.

Yield: abt. 2 cups