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Silky smooth homemade chocolate syrup is the perfect topping for all your favorite desserts. It’s quick, chocolatey, and delicious!

We have a recipe for Chocolate Fudge Sauce (a thicker dessert topping), Chocolate Gravy (even THICKER to pour over breakfast biscuits), and now this smooth chocolate syrup!

Chocolate syrup in a glass jar with a spoon.

Gotta Love Chocolate!

If you’ve never made a chocolate syrup recipe, now is your chance!

It’s SO easy to make at home. I always have some homemade chocolate syrup recipe in the fridge for sundaes, cakes, pies, and more!

Here’s why we LOVE it:

  • So easy! Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make it.
  • Decadent. This recipe is 100% better than any store-bought alternative found at the grocery store.
  • For desserts and more. This amazing chocolate syrup is just the perfect consistency for desserts or pancakes!
Adding cocoa powder to melted butter in a saucepan.

Simple Ingredients!

  • granulated sugar
  • unsweetened cocoa powder – Any plain unsweetened chocolate baking powder will work. Cacao powder and cocoa powder can be used interchangeably. You can also use Dutch process cocoa.
  • cold water
  • butter
  • vanilla

How to Make Chocolate Syrup

  1. PREP. Whisk together the sugar and cocoa in a medium pot until all lumps are gone.
  2. BOIL. Add water and butter and turn to medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  3. COOL. Remove from heat and add vanilla once the mixture is cooled. Stir until combined, place in a glass jar, and refrigerate. Reheat when ready to serve.

Quick Note:

The chocolate sauce will seem too thin, but it will thicken as it cools. 

Storing

STORE the homemade chocolate syrup in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

Serving Suggestions

This DIY chocolate syrup tastes great with a variety of treats that pair well with chocolate flavor.

  • Ice cream sundae topping.
  • Make chocolate milk or hot chocolate.
  • Dip for bananas, strawberries, and other fruit.
  • Dip for graham crackers or cookies.
  • Drizzle on cakes, brownies, or even pancakes, and waffles.
Homemade chocolate syrup recipe poured over vanilla ice cream.

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5 from 11 votes

Chocolate Syrup Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Silky smooth homemade chocolate syrup is the perfect topping for all your favorite desserts. It's quick, chocolatey, and delicious!
Servings: 1 14 oz. jar
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Whisk together the sugar and cocoa in a medium pot until all lumps are gone.
  • Add water and butter and turn to medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly for about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla once the mixture is cooled. Stir until combined, place in a glass jar, and refrigerate. Reheat when ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 995kcal, Carbohydrates: 226g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 118mg, Potassium: 655mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 201g, Vitamin A: 350IU, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and Iโ€™m the mom of SIX stinkinโ€™ cute kids and the wife to my smokinโ€™ hot hubby, Lo. My momโ€™s maiden name is Luna, and Iโ€™m one of the many crafty โ€œLilโ€™ Lunasโ€ in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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  1. Kathy Karaba says:

    5 stars
    I made this tonight and it is delicious! Had all the ingredients & though I’d give it a whirl on my vanilla ice cream.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      So glad you enjoyed the chocolate syrup! Ooh and especially on homemade ice cream. I bet that was amazing!