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Rich Chocolate Coffee Syrup

Rich Chocolate Coffee Syrup blends cocoa, sugar, and vanilla into a silky homemade syrup perfect for coffee, espresso, lattes, iced drinks, hot chocolate, milk, and desserts. It delivers deep chocolate flavor, stores well, and makes every cup taste wonderfully indulgent.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course beverage, Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 18 servings
Calories 47 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • funnel
  • Glass Bottle or Jar

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Syrup

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and water in a saucepan until the mixture becomes smooth without dry cocoa pockets.
  • Cook over medium heat while whisking constantly until the syrup gently simmers and thickens slightly.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
  • Allow the syrup to cool until warm. It should coat a spoon lightly while remaining pourable.
  • Transfer the syrup into a clean glass bottle using a funnel. Refrigerate before serving.
  • Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons into coffee, lattes, iced drinks, milk, or drizzle over desserts for rich chocolate flavor.

Notes

Cook briefly for a lighter consistency or simmer another minute for a thicker syrup without scorching the cocoa. Chill completely before adding to iced beverages. Stir well before assembling layered drinks. Customize with peppermint, cinnamon, or espresso powder. Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one month and shake before each use.
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