You won’t believe how fast and EASY it is to make this Chocolate Syrup Recipe! Just 3 simple REAL ingredients, and you’ve got a silky smooth syrup just like Hershey’s! Use it for Chocolate Milk, Iced Coffee, as an Ice Cream topping and more! Once you’ve tried the swoon-worthy homemade version, you’ll never go back to store-bought bottles again!
This copycat Hershey’s chocolate syrup recipe is the chocolatey marvel you’ve been dreaming about!
It’s creamy, dreamy, and beyond delicious!
Jenna writes: “So much yummier than Hershey’s!”
It’s also the perfect mix in or topping for practically everything imaginable. Whether you enjoy chocolate syrup for coffee, need some homemade chocolate sauce to drizzle over your Jamocha Shake, or you just want a quick glass of chocolate milk.
To make this indulgent chocolate syrup, just take a minute to look around your kitchen.
You likely already have everything on hand!
No kidding, it’s wildly easy to make with just a few REAL ingredients!
Plus, it can easily be stored in your fridge so you can have some on hand any time you need it. Just like you can do with my easy Vanilla Syrup Recipe, homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe, and DIY Snow Cone Syrup.
You’ll also love how much money you can save. Especially when you score some Costco or Sam’s Club Deals for bulk ingredients!
So what are you waiting for?
Here’s how to make homemade chocolate syrup the EASY way…
What Can I Use if I Don’t Have Chocolate Syrup?
Out of chocolate syrup?
Don’t worry… now you can have the best chocolate syrup anytime you want! And you can make it in just 10 minutes using 3 simple ingredients!
Ingredients
Making the BEST chocolate syrup recipe for coffee, milk, and ice cream is even easier when you already have the ingredients on hand.
So before you head to the store, first check in your cupboards and pantry for these items…
- Cocoa Powder – Use Hershey’s, Ghirardelli, or 365 Organic for the best flavor.
- Granulated Sugar – Just your traditional white sugar.
- Salt – To bring out the flavors.
- Water – To make it all silky smooth.
That’s it… talk about simple, right? Syrup Recipes really don’t get any simpler than this!
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So how do you make homemade chocolate syrup?
Well… you honestly won’t believe how easy it is to make! Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Whisk together Sugar, Cocoa Powder, and Salt.
2. Transfer mixture to saucepan, add Water, and stir over heat, stirring constantly.
3. Keep stirring until all sugar has dissolved, and chocolate sauce becomes silky smooth.
4. Transfer syrup into mason jars, and chill in fridge and ENJOY!
Hershey chocolate syrup recipes truly don’t get any tastier or easier than this simple recipe for homemade chocolate syrup! In fact, it’s one of my very favorite 3 Ingredient Desserts without Eggs!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storage Tips
This homemade chocolate syrup recipe should be stored in the refrigerator, and used within 2 weeks.
Uses for Chocolate Syrup
There are so many delicious uses for this copycat Hershey’s chocolate syrup recipe!
Here are just a few of my favorites…
- Homemade Chocolate Milk Syrup – Stir in 1 – 3 tablespoons of chocolate syrup, depending on how chocolatey you like your milk.
- Coffee – Stir in 1 – 3 tablespoons to strong hot coffee or Homemade Espresso, then add cold milk for an iced mocha or hot milk for a regular mocha. Or use it in your Chocolate Frappe!
- Stove Top Hot Chocolate – Drizzle on top of whipped cream or mini marshmallows.
- Ice Cream Syrup – Chocolate sauce is always a classic on ice cream!
- Milkshake Topping – Drizzle on top of a vanilla, chocolate, or Oreo Cookies Shake!
- Drizzled over Homemade Brownies.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this tasty copycat Hershey’s chocolate syrup recipe…
One reader writes: “So much cheaper and healthier than store bought!”
Jenna writes: “So much yummier than Hershey’s!”
Ashley writes: “Absolutely perfect chocolate syrup recipe. It’s very simple and very good! Definitely keeping this one for the books. Way better than buying store bought.”
Sarah writes: “So AMAZING!”
Kim writes: “Love this trick! No need to ever buy syrup again. I’m obsessed with this 3-ingredient chocolate syrup, it’s a game-changer!”
Nancy writes: “Soooo good!”
Glorianna writes: “Amazing!!!!! Never buying the other stuff again!!!”
Tara writes: “Delicious – love this!
Sandy writes: “Perfect for ice cream, coffee, and sneaking spoonfuls straight from the jar!”
Rebecca writes: “Yum! Great recipe! Perfect for chocolate milk.”
Charlene writes: “My kids love this.”
Annie writes: “Easy and my kids like it. I use it in kids chocolate milk.”
Cindy writes: “SO good over ice cream!!”
Sharon writes: “My husband loves it and won’t use anything else on his ice cream.”
Jacki writes: “I use it in my iced coffee!”
One reader writes: “Good, used a high fat Dutch cocoa.”
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Chocolate Syrup Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cup Water
- 1 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar, (white sugar)
- 1 cup Hershey's Cocoa Powder, (Ghirardelli or 365 Organic can be substituted)
- 1/8 tsp. Salt
Instructions
- Gather your chocolate syrup recipe ingredients.
- In medium mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder and salt, until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to 3 quart saucepan, add Water, and heat over medium-high heat… stirring constantly with wooden spoon.
- Continue stirring until all sugar has dissolved, and sauce becomes silky smooth in appearance. (about 8 minutes or so)
- Then transfer syrup into mason jars (three 8 oz. jars OR one 16 oz. jar + one 8 oz. jar). Place jars on a hot pad or folded kitchen towel, and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, add lids to your jars, and transfer to the refrigerator. The syrup will continue to thicken up slightly as it cools, and will be ready to use in about 2 hours.
Notes
- Storage tip: This homemade chocolate sauce should be stored in the refrigerator, and used within 2 weeks.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Will this work with sugar free sweetener?
Cristina, it is definitely possible but I have not tried it myself. If you do try making it with a sugar free alternative, please let me know how it works for you!
Love the simplicity how’s this recipe and we know the ingredient’s, thanks so much for sharing. Not to mention your other recipes that you shared as well. Truly delicious.
You are so welcome Rhoda. I hope you have a beautiful day!
I use too make this every week. I had too look it up. I could not find my old 4-H cookbook. I was raised in the country and had lots of milk.
I won a a blue ribbon at the county fair. This recipe has never changed. I learned this back in the 50’s.
So glad somethings never change. Amazing recipe so I promise you can’t go wrong.
I am so glad you were able to find it again Nancy. This recipe truly is a classic, and once you know how good it is, the store bough syrups just don’t stack up.
I’ve made this many times. It always turns out perfect.
Thank you so much Erica… I love making it too. Going back to store bought is virtually impossible after having this!!