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Grandma’s Homemade Chocolate Syrup

The best Homemade Chocolate Syrup takes just four ingredients and 10 minutes to make, and it tastes better than any store-bought chocolate sauce!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate syrup
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 108kcal
Author: An Easy Budget Recipes Original!
Cost: $2.04

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½-1 cup whole milk
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Instructions

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add in the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and ½ cup of milk.
  • Whisk together the ingredients until fully incorporated.
  • Continue to whisk the mixture as you bring it to a low boil.
  • Continue to whisk for a few minutes until the syrup thickens.
  • Slowly whisk in additional milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  • Simmer the syrup for 30-60 seconds.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve warm or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg