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10-Minute Homemade Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
reate this classic chocolate syrup at home with simple pantry ingredients. Richer, fresher, and more affordable than store-bought.
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 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
- The secret to achieving that distinctive Hershey's flavor is using their specific cocoa powder, which has a slightly more acidic profile than other brands. This creates that subtle tanginess that makes Hershey's chocolate instantly recognizable. For the smoothest texture, make sure to whisk continuously during the initial mixing phase—any undissolved cocoa will create lumps that are difficult to remove later. If gifting this syrup, consider adding a decorative label that notes the two-week refrigerated shelf life.
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: 24Serving
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.