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The Ultimate 5-Minute Homemade Chocolate Syrup: Rich, Smooth & Better Than Store-Bought

A spoonful of rich chocolate syrup is being poured over scoops of vanilla ice cream in a glass.

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Make rich, smooth homemade chocolate syrup in under 10 minutes using simple pantry ingredients. This quick dessert topping is better than store-bought versions and perfect for ice cream, milk, or pancakes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer.
  3. Continue whisking and let the mixture boil gently for 60 seconds. Do not overcook.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  5. Allow the syrup to cool completely. It will thicken as it cools.
  6. Pour the cooled chocolate syrup into an airtight container for storage.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the water with 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee.
  • To make this vegan chocolate syrup, confirm your sugar source is bone-char free.
  • Store this homemade syrup in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

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