Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Enjoy the deep, rich flavor of chocolate syrup, made fresh from just a few basic ingredients. You won't run out of uses for this versatile homemade sauce!
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Chocolate, Homemade, sauce, syrup
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 61 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used a dark cocoa)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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Put the water and sugar in a small pot and place over medium-high heat.
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Bring to a simmer, whisking, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
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Whisk in the cocoa and salt, and continue to cook until the mixture is slightly thickened (about 3 minutes).
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Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 72mg2%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.