Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade chocolate syrup that can be used for desserts, ice cream, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Slowly add the water while continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before storing.
Notes
- This chocolate syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg