Description
Homemade chocolate syrup is a rich, smooth, and chocolaty sauce made with pantry staples. It’s perfect for drizzling over desserts, mixing into milk, or adding to coffee, and it tastes so much better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in water until smooth and lump-free.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook for about 4–5 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let the syrup cool, then transfer to a jar or bottle and refrigerate.
Notes
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- For a spicy twist, mix in a little cinnamon or cayenne pepper.
- Let it simmer longer for a thicker sauce, or adjust thickness by cooking time.
- Use a sugar substitute like stevia or erythritol for a sugar-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
