On 2020-12-09 4:50 p.m., dsi1 wrote:
> On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 11:40:10 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:

>>>> John Kuthe...
>>> Hershey's Real Chocolate Syrup doesn't taste much like chocolate. My
>>> guess is that you'd be able to make a better tasting syrup at home. I
>>> have tasted the Fox's U-Bet syrup too and they both have a weird
>>> acidic type taste to them that throws the taste off.
>>>
>> I have had to taste a commercial chocolate sauce or syrup that is
>> particularly good. We always make out own. It is simple enough. Combine
>> cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Add some water. Bring it to a boil
>> and let it boil for a minute, remove from heat and add a little vanilla
>> extract. It is easy and delicious. Way better than the commercial stuff.
> You're right about this. I used to mix up my own when I was a kid. The bottle stuff is probably the best option for lazy folks.
>

If I make hot cocoa I will use the the home made stuff if we have some
on hand. Otherwise, I put some cocoa powder and sugar in a mug and stir
it together. I had a little milk to make a thick paste, add a little
more to thin it just a bit, and then add hot milk.