Homemade Chocolate Syrup
This Copycat Hershey's Chocolate Syrup comes together using just 5 ingredients in 5 minutes.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (just a pinch)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Using a fine mesh strainer, sift ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder over a all saucepan. Whisk in ¾ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until glossy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Allow the chocolate syrup to cool slightly and then transfer it to a glass jar. The chocolate syrup will thicken as it cools.
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Make it Sweeter/Less Sweet: You can adjust the sugar up or down by ¼ cup based on your preference for sweetness.
Cocoa Powder: Use good quality cocoa powder like Hershey's or Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder for the best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
