Homemade Chocolate Syrup
This homemade chocolate syrup is rich, smooth, and perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or stirring into milk! It’s easy to make and the perfect treat for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1.5 cups (serves 8-10) 1x
- Category: Dessert, Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well mixed.
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Add Water: Gradually pour in water while whisking to ensure there are no lumps.
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Cook the Syrup: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Stir frequently and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Cool and Store: Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then pour into a clean jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
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For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
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This syrup is great for drizzling over desserts like ice cream, pancakes, or waffles. It’s also perfect for stirring into milk for a homemade chocolate milk treat!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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