Servings: 3 cups

1½ cups water 1½ cups water
1½ cups white sugar 1½ cups white sugar
1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup cocoa powder
Dash of salt Dash of salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Combine water, sugar and cocoa in a saucepan.
Heat on medium until everything is dissolved.  Stir occasionally.
When everything is combined and smooth, mix cornstarch with enough water to make a slurry.
Add salt and slurry to cocoa mixture.
Slowly bring mixture to a boil, allowing it to thicken.  When smooth and glossy, remove from heat.
Allow to cool for 10 or more minutes, then stir in Vanilla.
Cool and keep refrigerated.