Description
This easy and quick homemade chocolate syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or mixing into milk. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a rich, velvety chocolate syrup at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
Instructions
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Combine the Ingredients:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and cocoa powder. Stir to combine.
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Boil the Syrup:
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat slightly and let it boil for 3 minutes.
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Finish the Syrup:
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter (or ghee) and vanilla extract.
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Adjust Consistency (Optional):
- If the syrup is too runny, you can thicken it by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water and stirring it into the syrup. Bring it back to a boil for a minute to thicken.
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Serve and Store:
- Allow the syrup to cool before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- This syrup can be used for more than just milk and ice cream! Try it in coffee, smoothies, or as a topping for cakes and brownies.
- Adjust the thickness to your liking by adding more cornstarch if you prefer a thicker syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg