5-Minute Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Making homemade chocolate syrup is so easy - it takes just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes. It's a rich, decadent chocolate syrup that's even better than store-bought - made without corn syrup or dairy. Add it to homemade lattes, coffee, drizzle over ice cream, and so much more!
Ingredients
Scaled from 6 servings
- ¾ cup 100% unsweetened cocoa powder (+ 2 TBSP for a richer syrup; sifted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon kosher salt (*not table salt)
Instructions
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In a small or medium saucepan, whisk together sifted cocoa powder, sugar, and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat. Stir frequently as it simmers for about 3 minutes; it shouldn't come to a rolling boil. The syrup will bubble and expand, becoming slightly thicker.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt. Allow to cool, and transfer to a glass jar or bottle. Chill in the fridge before using for optimal flavor and texture - it thickens up quite a bit in the fridge and the flavor really comes together!
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. Use it to make chocolate milk, hot cocoa, mochas, drizzle on desserts, ice cream, and more!
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 155 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 |
| Saturated fat | 1 |
| Unsaturated fat | 0.55 |
| Sodium | 53 |
| Carbohydrates | 40 |
| Fiber | 4 |
| Sugar | 34 |
| Protein | 2 |