Homemade Chocolate Syrup- Better than the bottled stuff! This homemade chocolate syrup is a cinch to make and only requires a handful of simple ingredients.
Ingredients Needed
- Sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Salt
- Vanilla
- Water
A Note About Sugar
I have made this syrup with brown sugar and coconut palm sugar ( instead of the regular white granulated sugar) and it still worked out well. Keep that in mind if you are short on white sugar 😉
Can I Make This Sugar Free?
Yes. Simply adjust your sugar substitute as needed.
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Chocolate Syrup!
Use your homemade chocolate syrup on top of your favorite dessert or in any recipes that it's called for.
Here are just a few ideas to get you started-
Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Cake
Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Cake- Crazy easy and crazy fudgy! This cake is a chocolate lover's dream and can be made right in your slow cooker. Top if off with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to finish it off.
Chocolate Angel Food Cake
Chocolate Angel Food Cake is light as air with a subtle taste of chocolate. The classic cake with a chocolate twist!
Pie Crust Nachos
Pie Crust Nachos- Jazz up your nacho routine! Crispy wedges of pie crust that are coated with a cinnamon sugar topping. Top this fun dessert off with chocolate syrup and your favorite candies or nuts.
Chocolate Pecan Oat Bars
Chocolate Pecan Oat Bars- Layers of smooth chocolate syrup, crunchy pecans and two varieties of chocolate chips make up this delicious bars. Plus, a cake mix gives these a nice shortcut.
Recipe Notes
Your syrup will seem thin at first. However, it will thicken as it cools
Storage
Let the syrup cool for about an hour. Then, store in a covered jar in the refrigerator. It’s best used within 2 weeks.
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Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Homemade Chocolate Syrup- Better than the bottled stuff! This homemade chocolate syrup is a cinch to make and only requires a handful of simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- dash of salt
- splash of vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together salt, water, sugar and cocoa powder until smooth. Continue until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Let it cool for 30 minutes before serving or 60 minutes if you are storing first.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 763Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 87mgCarbohydrates: 175gFiber: 8gSugar: 151gProtein: 8g
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Mariama
Thursday 26th of January 2023
Beautiful, I definitely need to try it!
Erin/Big Green House
Sunday 12th of February 2023
Thanks Mariama! Enjoy :)