Old-Fashioned Chocolate Sauce

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) hot water
• 2 tsp (10 mL) instant coffee granules
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together cocoa and sugar.
2. Gradually whisk in water, coffee and vanilla until smooth.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until glossy and thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. To make hot cocoa: In a small saucepan, stir 2 tsp (10 mL) chocolate sauce into 1 cup (250 mL) lactose-free milk.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, just until it starts to bubble, about 4 minutes.
6. Pour into mug and serve.

cocoa, sugar, water, coffee granules, vanilla

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/old-fashioned-chocolate-sauce (may not work)