CHOCOLATE BASE FOR BEVERAGES

5 blocks (5 ounces) HERSHEY’S BAKING CHOCOLATE

1 cup granulated sugar

⅔ cup hot water

2 egg yolks

Dash of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt chocolate; cool until lukewarm. Dissolve sugar and salt in water; cool until lukewarm. Beat egg yolks slightly; add syrup and then chocolate, ¼ at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Continue beating 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. Use immediately, or pour into jar; cover, and store in refrigerator. Makes 2 cups.

CHOCOLATE MILK SHAKE

Stir one cup cold milk into two tablespoons Chocolate Base. Shake or beat until smooth. Makes one glass.