Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Homemade Chocolate Syrup with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, mixing with milk, or adding to desserts, this versatile syrup will elevate your sweet treats to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Syrup:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Syrup Mixture: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and water until smooth.
- Boil the Mixture: Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool and Store: Let cool completely before transferring to a glass jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Shake or stir before using.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa.
- If you prefer a thicker syrup, simmer an extra 2 to 3 minutes.
- This syrup works well in milk, coffee, desserts, or as an ice cream topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
