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Silky Homemade Chocolate Syrup: Better Than Store-Bought in 10 Minutes

A spoonful of rich chocolate syrup is being drizzled over a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a white bowl.

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Make rich, silky homemade chocolate syrup using simple pantry staples like cocoa powder. This quick recipe is ready in 10 minutes and makes the best topping for ice cream, milk, or coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk these dry ingredients together until fully mixed.
  2. Pour in the water and whisk until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture just begins to boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Do not overcook.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the chocolate syrup into a clean jar or container. Let it cool completely to room temperature before using. The syrup will thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • This syrup thickens significantly as it cools. If you prefer a thinner consistency for drinks, add 1-2 tablespoons of extra water after it has cooled.
  • Store your homemade chocolate syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • For a vegan chocolate syrup, confirm your sugar source is bone-char free, though this recipe is naturally dairy-free.

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