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homemade chocolate syrup

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

This recipe is delicious and simple! You'll find yourself pulling it from the fridge time and time again to add to milk, lattes and to drizzle over pancakes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 small glass jar for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup organic canesugar
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • In a small sauce pot, add sugar, cocoa powder, water and salt.
  • Simmer for 3-4 minutes while stirring continuously.
  • Remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Chill in the fridge.
  • Store for 7-10 days in the fridge, serve in milk, over ice cream, or on a yogurt parfait!

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcook the syrup.
  • Use a good quality cocoa powder. 
  • Don't skip the salt. 
  • Make sure you stir enough to prevent clumping.