Instructions: In a small heavy saucepan heat maple syrup over moderate heat until hot. Whisk in cocoa powder, butter, and a pinch of salt and simmer, whisking, 1 minute.

Serve syrup warm. The syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

Makes about 1 3/4 cups.

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