The Ultimate 5-Minute Homemade Chocolate Syrup: Richer Than Hershey’s (No Corn Syrup!)
Forget the store-bought stuff! You can make this rich, velvety smooth homemade chocolate syrup in just five minutes using simple pantry staples. This recipe delivers a decadent chocolate drizzle that tastes better than commercial brands and contains no corn syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and water in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Let it simmer for exactly one minute. Do not overcook, or it will become too thick when cooled.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
- Pour the syrup into a heat-safe jar or container. Let it cool completely to room temperature. The syrup will thicken as it cools.
- Store your finished chocolate syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, use slightly more water next time you make this quick dessert sauce.
- This recipe is perfect for making chocolate milk or as an ice cream topping syrup.
- If you want a sugar-free chocolate syrup, substitute the sugar with your preferred granular sweetener, adjusting to taste.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg