Description
Skip the store-bought squeeze bottle and indulge in this *easy homemade chocolate syrup* that’s silky, rich, and full of deep cocoa flavor. With just five pantry ingredients, this quick recipe takes only minutes and tastes better than anything you’ll find on a shelf. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, blending into chocolate milk, or swirling into your morning latte, this syrup is also vegan, naturally dairy-free, and customizable. A must-have in your dessert lineup for *easy recipes*, *dessert toppings*, *quick chocolate sauce*, and *sweet breakfast ideas*.
Ingredients
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
2. Add water and whisk until smooth.
3. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
4. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
6. Let cool and store in a jar or squeeze bottle.
Notes
The syrup will thicken more as it cools.
If it becomes too thick in the fridge, stir in a little warm water to loosen.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg