Stop buying store-bought syrup with this quick and easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup (4 ingredients + 5 minutes), which just so happens to also be dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free. One taste and we’ll bet you’ll never go back!
There are certain things in life that are just too beautiful to adequately put into words. For instance, holding your firstborn baby for the first time. Or listening to the ocean in your grandma’s seashell. Further, snuggling in
Making Memories
For me, so many of these moments happen around food. Sitting together during a holiday meal, a special dinner out with the family, drinks with friends, cookie exchanges, recipe swaps, making cupcakes with my kids. Food is usually somewhere to be found in my fondest memories. And I love that. I love that, with one recipe, a world of nostalgia can be brought back or a new tradition can be instantly solidified.
Especially in today’s technological world, food remains a comforting constant. Few other things on this earth can boast like food. It spans the ages, feeds the hungry, can nourish a broken heart, brighten the darkest day, and usher in a fresh beginning. For example, with my two hands, a bowl, a whisk, and some simple ingredients, an
Homemade Chocolate Syrup
This recipe for Homemade Chocolate Syrup brings such joy to me. It is so simple to make, takes only 5 minutes to create, tastes amazing, is so much better for you than any store-bought variety, can elicit giggles & squeals from my kids, and makes a warm, thoughtful gift. This season, I hope you’ll whip up a batch & share it with those you love – in cold or simmered milk, drizzled over ice cream, or just by the spoonfuls!
This recipe was adapted from Small Notebook.
Finally, I love keeping Swing Top Bottles on hand to use for such homemade items! They look gorgeous in my fridge, and I’m never embarrassed for a guest to see my stash of homemade goodies. Plus, they are perfect for an instant gift when filled with this Homemade Chocolate Syrup, DIY Pumpkin Spice Syrup, or Homemade Vanilla Syrup! Consider giving them with the recipe attached – or the link address to where you found the recipe (here)!
Homemade Chocolate Syrup {Dairy-Free & Soy-Free}
Ingredients
- 1 c. Water
- ½ c. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 c. Sugar
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Combine water and cocoa powder in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve.
- Add sugar and whisk until completely dissolved. Cook for 3 minutes, careful not to let it boil over.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla. Cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container. Will last several weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
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This is the only chocolate syrup that we use anymore!
Yay!! So glad y’all like it!
This sounds so good and easy! I wonder, will it freeze?
There really isn’t any reason that it wouldn’t. Might need to mix it once it’s defrosted, but then you should be good to go. (It does last FOREVER in the fridge.)
Thanks so much for posting this. I made some today and it tastes absolutely delicious!
You’re welcome, Belle! So glad you liked it.
How long does this last?
@Leighanna – if you use a sterilized (boiled first) glass jar, it should keep for at least a month. I have a batch in our fridge that is at least 3 months old & is still good to go! We usually go through it much faster than that, though 🙂
I just featured this recipe over on my blog– please let me know if you would like for me to remove the link back.
thank you,
Victoria
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Thanks for featuring it, Victoria! I’m so glad that you love the recipe as much as we do!! It really is ah-mazingly easy & soooo delicious!
My Mama used to bring these ingredients to a boil and then add foamy instant milk that she mixed in the blender. The entire neighborhood loved to come over for hot chocolate. Especially wonderful after coming in from playing in the snow.
Mmmm, that sounds delicious! Perfect treat for Christmas morning, too!