Homemade Chocolate Syrup
This rich, delicious homemade chocolate syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or mixing into milk.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder use high quality for best taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor enhancement
- 0.25 teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, water, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt. Allow to cool before transferring to a bottle for storage.
Notes
Refrigerate the syrup for up to two weeks. Shake well before using.