Homemade Chocolate Syrup

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This is my step-mom's chocolate syrup recipe, and everyone says it's better than Hershey's! Great on ice cream, in chocolate milk, or drizzled on warm brownies.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 dash salt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Combine water, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together in a saucepan over low heat; whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer.

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  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla

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  4. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

85 Calories
1g Fat
22g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 85
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 136mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.