Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 2-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream

Directions

• In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and water until smooth. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until the mixture boils, stirring twice. Stir in butter and vanilla until blended. Serve warm over ice cream. Yield: 6 servings.