Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with this rich and silky homemade chocolate syrup made from simple pantry ingredients. It’s the perfect topping for ice cream, pancakes, or drinks and beats store-bought versions with its fresh, natural flavor and customizable sweetness. Made with cocoa powder, sugar, water, and a hint of vanilla, this syrup comes together quickly and keeps well refrigerated. Whether you want to drizzle, dip, or stir, this recipe will become your go-to for chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually add water, whisking until fully combined with no lumps.
- Place over medium heat and stir constantly until the mixture starts to simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.
- For a thicker syrup, simmer longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce / Topping
- Method: Stove-top simmering
- Cuisine: American