Description
This homemade chocolate syrup is a simple, rich, and versatile dessert topping made from pantry staples. Perfect for adding to milk, coffee, ice cream, pancakes, or desserts, this easy-to-make syrup combines cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla for a deeply chocolatey flavor that you can customize and enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Add water: Pour in 1 cup of water and stir the mixture until smooth and there are no lumps.
- Heat mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning or clumping.
- Simmer and thicken: Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly to the desired syrupy consistency.
- Finish with vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Cool and store: Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to a jar or bottle. Refrigerate to keep fresh; the syrup will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- This syrup is excellent for mixing into milk, coffee, or drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, and other desserts.
- Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks for best quality.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a small piece of dark chocolate while simmering the syrup.
