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Quick & Easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought)

A tall stack of fluffy pancakes generously covered in rich, homemade chocolate syrup and chocolate shavings.

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Stop buying syrup. Make this rich, smooth homemade chocolate syrup in under 10 minutes using simple cocoa powder. It is the best decadent dessert topping for ice cream, pancakes, or mixing into milk.

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 completely and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Let it boil for exactly 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 finished 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.
  • If you want a thicker ice cream drizzle, slightly reduce the amount of water used in the recipe.
  • This syrup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

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