Here is a delightful, simple recipe for homemade chocolate syrup. This syrup is perfect for drizzling over the top of ice cream, stirring into milk, or adding a rich chocolatey touch to your favorite desserts. 

Making your own homemade chocolate syrup sounds a bit extreme. Especially when you can run to the store and buy Hershey’s chocolate syrup. But, any store-bought brand is going to have preservatives that you may not want in your body. Or maybe, you just don’t have time to run to the grocery store and need a delicious chocolate syrup in a few minutes. Either way, follow this easy homemade chocolate syrup recipe that has simple ingredients and tastes delicious. 

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Ingredients Needed

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Combine Ingredients: In a medium sauce pan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.

Add the cup of water and whisk until smooth.

Heat: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Once the sugar dissolves, reduce to low heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, continuing to stir. The syrup will thicken as it cooks.

Cool and Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for a few minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Store: Pour the syrup into a clean glass jar or airtight container and let it cool completely before sealing. Store in the refrigerator.

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Syrup

• Consistency: If the syrup is too thick, add a little more water until you reach your desired consistency.
• Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your taste. A sweeter syrup can be made by adding more sugar. 
• Uses: This syrup is incredibly versatile! Use it in milkshakes, as a topping for pancakes, or even mixed into your morning coffee for a mocha twist.
• Ingredients: The quality of the ingredients will determine the outcome of flavor. Buy the highest quality you can afford. 

How to Use Your Own Chocolate Syrup

• Make chocolate milk by mixing syrup with milk. Warm up the milk for hot chocolate. 
• Add to your iced coffee.
• Top ice cream with syrup and your other favorite ice cream toppings. 
• Pour on top of homemade brownies.

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Why Make Homemade Chocolate Syrup?

Making your own homemade syrup is not only fun but also allows you to control the ingredients. No more preservatives, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup—just pure, delicious chocolate goodness. Plus, it makes a wonderful gift when poured into a pretty bottle and tied with a ribbon. 
So enjoy this great recipe filled with real ingredients to use on your next sweet treat!

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Share Your Creations!

I’d love to see how you use your homemade chocolate syrup! Tag me in your photos on Instagram and Pinterest. Enjoy this simple, from-scratch recipe and add a touch of homemade sweetness to your favorite treats.

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