Chocolate Syrup

1 ½ cups water

1 ½ cups white sugar

1 cup cocoa powder

1 dash salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine the water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together in a saucepan over low heat; whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir the vanilla into the sauce. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until serving.