Description
This Easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup is rich, glossy, and made from scratch with pantry staples. Perfect for drizzling over desserts, stirring into drinks, or gifting in jars. It’s ready in minutes and stays fresh for weeks!
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
2. Slowly add the water while whisking to create a smooth mixture.
3. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly for 3–5 minutes.
4. Once thickened slightly, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5. Let cool for 10 minutes, then strain (optional) and transfer to a clean jar. Refrigerate and use as desired.
Notes
Let the syrup cool completely before storing for best consistency.
Use a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps and make the texture silky smooth.
If it thickens too much in the fridge, stir in a splash of warm water to loosen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 96
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg