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Ultimate 10-Minute Homemade Chocolate Syrup (Better Than Store-Bought)

A spoonful of rich chocolate syrup being poured over scoops of vanilla ice cream, creating delicious drizzles.
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Stop buying syrup. Make this rich, silky homemade chocolate syrup in under 10 minutes using basic pantry staples. It is the best chocolate syrup recipe for topping ice cream, making chocolate milk, or mixing into coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil rapidly.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly. This step builds the rich flavor.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the chocolate syrup into a heatproof jar or container. Let it cool completely to room temperature. The syrup will thicken more as it cools.
  6. Store the finished chocolate syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • For a vegan chocolate syrup, confirm your sugar source is bone-char free, though standard granulated sugar is usually fine for most home cooks.
  • If you want a thinner consistency for chocolate milk, use slightly more water next time. For a thicker ice cream topping, simmer for an extra minute or two.
  • This recipe makes a great homemade gift; bottle it nicely and tie a ribbon around it.

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