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Homemade Chocolate Syrup

This easy to make Homemade Chocolate Syrup is better than store bought. Perfect used as a sauce or enjoyed mixed with hot or cold milk.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 684 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cocoa (unsweetened, sifted good quality, dutch processed)
  • 1-1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1-2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Sift the cocoa powder into a a medium pot, add the sugar and salt, whisk together.
  2. Place the pot on low/medium heat and slowly add the water, while whisking continuously, bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 3 minutes, all the while whisking continuously.
  3. The mixture should be smooth and start to thicken. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the syrup into a clean heat proof glass jar or bottle, let cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate. It will thicken while cooling. Enjoy.
The syrup should be refrigerated within 2 hours of being made.

Notes

  • To make hot or cold chocolate drink, add 2 tablespoon of syrup for every cup of milk. The syrup can also be warmed to us as a sauce over cakes or ice cream. Stir the syrup before using. 
  • The chocolate syrup should be stored in an airtight container or tight fitting jar in the fridge, stir or shake well or before using. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
  • You can freeze chocolate syrup also. Place it in a freezer safe container, or ice cube tray. 
  • Thaw the frozen syrup in the fridge or at room temperature, stirring until smooth. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 684kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 175g (58%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 655mg (19%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 151g (302%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 684

% Daily Value*

Calories 684kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 175g 58%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 655mg 14%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 151g 302%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.