5 from 252 votes
5-Minute Homemade Chocolate Syrup
This 5-minute homemade chocolate syrup combines sifted cocoa powder, sugar, and water, simmered briefly to thicken into a rich syrup. Finished with vanilla extract and kosher salt, it provides a balanced chocolate flavor and smooth texture. Chilling enhances thickness and flavor integration, making it ideal for drizzling over desserts or mixing into drinks.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
4 mins
Servings:
6
servings (2 TBSP)
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cocoa powder + 2 TBSP for a richer syrup; sifted, 100% unsweetened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon kosher salt *not table salt
Instructions
- In a small or medium saucepan, whisk together sifted cocoa powder, sugar, and water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat. Stir frequently as it simmers for about 3 minutes; it shouldn't come to a rolling boil. The syrup will bubble and expand, becoming slightly thicker.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt. Allow to cool, and transfer to a glass jar or bottle. Chill in the fridge before using for optimal flavor and texture - it thickens up quite a bit in the fridge and the flavor really comes together!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month. Use it to make chocolate milk, hot cocoa, mochas, drizzle on desserts, ice cream, and more!
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Notes
- This recipe yields about 1½ cups of chocolate syrup.
- Use kosher salt rather than table salt for best flavor balance, reducing quantity if necessary.
- Simmer the syrup gently for at least 3 minutes without boiling to ensure proper thickening before chilling.
- Chilling in the refrigerator solidifies the syrup’s texture and enhances the combined flavors.
- The syrup can be frozen in small portions and thawed gently in the refrigerator or microwave prior to use.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2TBSP
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
165mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (2 TBSP)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2TBSP | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.