5 from 69 votes
10-Minute Homemade Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
This homemade version of Hershey's chocolate syrup recreates its classic flavor using the brand's specific cocoa powder. The syrup balances cocoa, sugar, and a touch of salt, yielding a smooth texture and that distinctive tanginess. It’s finished with vanilla to round out the flavor, making it suitable for drizzling on desserts or mixing into milk or coffee.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
36 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder Hershey's
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Add water, and mix until smooth.
- Bring this mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for one minute, be careful this does not over boil.
- Remove from heat, when this cools add the vanilla.
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Notes
- Use Hershey's cocoa powder to achieve the authentic chocolate flavor characteristic of this syrup.
- Whisk the mixture thoroughly at the start to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth syrup.
- Store the syrup refrigerated and consume within two weeks for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.