Ingredients
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- 1 cup hot water water
- 3/4 cup good quality cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil hot water and set aside. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt together in a saucepan. Wisk to combine.
- Add hot water whisking constantly over low heat until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir the vanilla and cinnamon (if desired) into the syrup. You will know it is done when it sticks to the back of a spoon.
- Serve warm or store and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Store chocolate syrup in a mason jar or air-tight container in the fridge. It will last about 2 months.
*If making hot or cold chocolate milk add 1-3 tablespoons per 8 oz of milk. It depends on how sweet you like it! Serve over ice cream, or use it as the liquid for homemade tiramisu.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Sweet/ Dessert
- Method: American
- Cuisine: American