Description
A rich and smooth homemade chocolate syrup made with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for drizzling, mixing into drinks, or enhancing desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and water.
- Place over medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring.
- Reduce heat slightly and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely; it will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a clean glass jar or bottle and refrigerate.
- Shake or stir before each use.
Notes
- Use dark cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the taste.
- Adjust thickness by simmering longer or adding water.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Warm slightly before use if the syrup thickens too much.
- Stir well before serving to maintain smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
