5-Minute Better Than Store-Bought Chocolate Syrup (No Corn Syrup)
Make rich, silky homemade chocolate syrup using simple pantry staples. This quick recipe tastes better than commercial brands and is perfect for ice cream, chocolate milk, or coffee flavoring.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and water in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the mixture constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally for about 3 to 5 minutes, until it thickens slightly. This step is key for a rich flavor.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
- Pour the syrup into a clean, airtight jar. Allow it to cool completely on the counter. The syrup will thicken more as it cools.
- Store the finished chocolate syrup in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a thinner syrup, like a chocolate simple syrup for coffee, reduce the simmering time to 2 minutes.
- For a thicker chocolate sauce for ice cream, simmer for 5 minutes or slightly increase the sugar amount.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and dairy free.
- Keep this pantry staple recipe refrigerated for up to three weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0