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Homemade Chocolate Syrup

This homemade chocolate syrup is rich, smooth, and incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It has a deep chocolate flavor and a perfectly thick texture, making it ideal for drinks, desserts, and more. Once you try this from-scratch version, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought!
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Condiment, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate sauce, chocolate syrup, cocoa syrup, homemade chocolate syrup
Cooking Method: Stovetop
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 28
Calories: 59kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder or cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and heat over medium, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
  • Add the cacao or cocoa powder and mix until smooth and fully combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a steady boil, stirring constantly.
  • Let it boil for 3 minutes, continuing to stir to prevent sticking.
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, then let cool before transferring to a container.

Notes

  • Use a larger saucepan than needed since the mixture bubbles while boiling.
  • If the syrup is too thin after cooling, simmer it a bit longer to thicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.005g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 14g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg