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Homemade Chocolate Syrup - Quick & Easy

Upgrade your desserts with homemade chocolate syrup! It's easy to make, cheaper, healthier, and tastier than store-bought alternatives!
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Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:3 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Homemade Swaps, Kid Friendly
Servings: 1 pint

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Cacao Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • pinch Salt

Instructions

  • In a small pot, whisk together sugar, cacao powder and salt.
  • Add the water into the pot and whisk together.
  • Over medium heat bring to a low boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, add the vanilla & stir to combine.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

This recipe makes about 1 pint of chocolate syrup.
Do not add the water until you have the cacao incorporated into the sugar. Cacao powder on its own will easily clump together in cold or room temperature water.
While waiting for the sauce to boil, make sure to stir often to prevent it from burning at the bottom of the pan. Keep a close eye on it, once it starts to boil it will go fast! You may need to turn down the heat slightly when it starts to boil if it starts to get too bubbly.