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An extreme close-up shot of a spoonful of thick, glossy homemade chocolate syrup, highlighting its smooth texture.

Homemade Chocolate Syrup (Better Than Store-Bought!)

Ditch the store-bought bottle! This Homemade Chocolate Syrup recipe is incredibly easy, made with 5 simple ingredients in 5 minutes. It's rich, decadent, and perfect for ice cream, chocolate milk, and more.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Dessert, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process recommended for richer flavor
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
  2. Slowly pour in the water while whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Place over medium heat and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. The syrup will thicken as it cooks.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Let the syrup cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The syrup will thicken as it cools.

Notes

For a Thicker Syrup: Simmer for a full 2-3 minutes. Remember, it will get much thicker once it's refrigerated.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.