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Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe

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This homemade chocolate syrup recipe is a quick and easy way to create a rich, decadent topping for desserts, drinks, and breakfast dishes. Made with simple ingredients like sugar, cacao powder, and vanilla, it delivers a deep chocolate flavor perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or mixing into milk for a classic chocolate milk treat.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine Sugar and Water: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved. Be sure to use a saucepan larger than the volume of liquid as it will bubble when heated.
  2. Add Cacao Powder: Once the sugar has dissolved, add 1/3 cup of cacao powder to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until the cacao is fully combined with the sugar syrup.
  3. Bring to Boil: Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a steady boil.
  4. Boil and Stir: Stir constantly and continue boiling the syrup for 3 minutes to thicken and deepen the flavor.
  5. Remove from Heat and Add Vanilla: After boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract for a fragrant finish.
  6. Cool and Store: Allow the chocolate syrup to cool at room temperature before transferring it into a container of your choice for storage. Refrigerate if using over an extended period.

Notes

  • Use unsweetened cacao powder, not sweetened cocoa powder, for best results.
  • The saucepan should be large to prevent boiling over because the syrup bubbles heavily during cooking.
  • For a thicker syrup, boil for an additional 1-2 minutes, but be careful not to burn.
  • Store syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Use vanilla extract as a final addition to preserve its flavor and aroma.

Keywords: homemade chocolate syrup, chocolate sauce, cacao syrup, dessert topping, easy chocolate syrup

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