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 silky smooth homemade version, you’ll never go back to store-bought again!
Chocolate Syrup Recipe
Do you love chocolate sauce as much as I do? Then I know you’re going to LOVE this easy homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe!
Jenna writes: “So much yummier than Hershey’s!”
This old-fashioned chocolate sauce is creamy, dreamy, and beyond delicious!
Whether you enjoy chocolate syrup in coffee every morning, need some syrup to drizzle over your ice cream tonight, or you just want to make a quick glass of chocolate milk, this EASY recipe is for you!
Believe it or not, with just a few simple ingredients you can make the most rich and flavorful chocolate syrup to keep on hand in the fridge.
To make this easy chocolate syrup recipe, just take a minute to look around your kitchen. It’s likely that you already have everything you need!
Plus, you can rest easy knowing the exact ingredients that will go into making this Hershey’s Copycat Chocolate Syrup.
It’s also such a simple way to save money… especially when you buy your ingredients in bulk!
So what are you waiting for?
Here’s what you’ll need to make this dreamy Chocolate Syrup Recipe Homemade Sauce from scratch…
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What Can I Use if I Don’t Have Chocolate Syrup?
Out of chocolate syrup?
Don’t worry… now you’ll be able to make your very own delicious chocolate syrup anytime you want it! You can make your own with just 3 simple ingredients!
Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Chocolate Syrup!
Check your cupboards or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- 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?
How to Make Chocolate Syrup
You won’t believe how easy this 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!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storage Tips
Chocolate syrup should be stored in the refrigerator, and used within 2 weeks.
Uses for Chocolate Syrup
There are so many delicious uses for this Homemade Chocolate Syrup!
Here are a few of my favorites…
- Chocolate Milk – 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 espresso, then add cold milk for an iced mocha or hot milk for a regular mocha
- Hot Chocolate – drizzle on top of whip cream or mini marshmallows
- Ice Cream Topping – always a classic!
- Milkshake Drizzle Topping
- Drizzled over Homemade Brownies
Homemade Chocolate Syrup Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this tasty copycat chocolate syrup…
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!”
Annie writes: “Easy and my kids like it. I use it in kids chocolate milk.”
Kim writes: “Love this trick! No need to ever buy syrup again.”
Charlene writes: “My kids love this.”
Glorianna writes: “Amazing!!!!! Never buying the other stuff again!!!”
Rebecca writes: “Yum! Great recipe! Perfect for chocolate milk.”
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
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
- 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.
- Storage tip: Chocolate syrup should be stored in the refrigerator, and used within 2 weeks.
Notes
- 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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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!!