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Chocolate Syrup

erynwhalen
This easy homemade chocolate syrup recipe uses simple ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder and organic cane sugar, without the high fructose corn syrup or preservatives found in store-bought brands like Hershey's syrup.
It's the perfect clean recipe for drizzling on ice cream, stirring into hot chocolate, or making chocolate milkshakes. Store in a mason jar or airtight container for up to 1-2 months and enjoy rich, chocolaty goodness whenever you want.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Chocolate Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 1 pint
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup quality unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups organic cane sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and water until smooth.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly to help the sugar dissolve.
  • Let it boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container like a mason jar.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 months.
If the syrup thickens after refrigeration, stir in a small amount of warm water or reheat gently over low heat.
Stir into milk for a delicious homemade hot chocolate or chocolate milkshake.
Drizzle over ice cream, fresh fruit, or baked goods.
Add it to coffee for a homemade mocha!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 10mgSugar: 13g
Keyword chocolate syrup
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