Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety sweetness of this Homemade Chocolate Syrup. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, stirring into milk, or enhancing your favorite beverages with a burst of chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder and sugar until smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in water and salt, then heat over medium heat.
- Boil and Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish and Cool: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and cool before transferring to a jar. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Enjoy: Shake or stir before using in your favorite treats.
Notes
- Great for chocolate milk, ice cream, and coffee drinks
- For a thicker sauce, simmer longer
- Try brown sugar for a deeper flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
