Homemade Chocolate Syrup
A quick and delightful recipe for homemade chocolate syrup that enhances your favorite desserts.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Incorporate the water: Slowly pour in the water while whisking continuously until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Bring to a gentle boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring often.
- Simmer to thicken: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring, as it thickens slightly.
- Add the vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool down and store: Allow the syrup to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Store your syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg