(compliments of foodnetwork.com)
Dissolve 3 cups of sugar in 1½ cups of water, then whisk in 1½ cups dark Dutch-processed cocoa, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt, and 2 tbsp corn syrup until smooth. Heat and reduce until slightly thickened, cool and store in the refrigerator.
Oh thanks for the out. No need to ever buy that HFCS junk again. I like this idea.