Description

This Homemade Chocolate Syrup is a rich, smooth, and versatile sauce made from simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or mixing into chocolate milk, this easy-to-make syrup provides a natural chocolate flavor without preservatives or artificial additives. With just five ingredients and a quick stovetop method, you can enjoy fresh, delicious chocolate syrup anytime.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and water over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Heat the Mixture: Continue whisking as the mixture heats. Allow it to come to a boil, ensuring no lumps form and the mixture remains smooth.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. The syrup will thicken slightly during this time.
Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the syrup.
Cool and Store: Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it into a jar or bottle. Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir before each use to recombine if it separates.

Notes

For a richer, more intense chocolate flavor, substitute regular cocoa powder with dark cocoa powder.
This chocolate syrup is ideal for chocolate milk, ice cream toppings, desserts, or drizzling over pancakes and waffles.
If the syrup separates after refrigeration, simply shake or stir it before use to restore smoothness.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 50
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg