I don’t know about you, but we go through a LOT of chocolate syrup in this house, and my whole family loves my homemade chocolate syrup! Mainly we use it in milk shakes, which seem to be a nightly ritual at our house…except for the hubster, who prefers his ice cream in a bowl with syrup on top. Tonight my husband made a grocery store run to pick up some essentials — silicone caulk, ice cream, diet coke, and a BIG ole bottle of chocolate syrup! I mean we’re talking GIANT!
I was so mad at myself, because we had used up the homemade chocolate syrup I made last week and so in desperation we were forced to buy some for this evening’s milkshake making session. Of course we didn’t need to buy a 50 gallon drum full! (Ok, I exaggerate. A little.) Ah well — with the way we go through chocolate syrup in this house, even this bottle won’t last for long. And when it’s gone I will be sure to have more of the homemade stuff on hand! I think I’ll need to make a quadruple batch next time. :-)
Homemade Chocolate Syrup
at GloriousTreats.blogspot.com
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used Ghirardelli)
- 1 cup water
- dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
In a small saucepan, add sugar, cocoa, and salt. Whisk together gently. Add water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Cool. Store in the refrigerator.
For chocolate milk, add 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup to 8 oz. of milk. Heat for hot chocolate.
For milk shakes, combine 1 cup cold milk, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup and 2 cups (1 pint) of vanilla ice cream to a blender. Blend.
This syrup would also make a delicious dessert garnish or ice cream topping.
Recipe source- Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook, 1968.
And….as a special BONUS….I found this recipe for Super Special Chocolate Milk today and I HAD to share it! It takes “chocolate milk” to a whole new level! :-)
Super Special Chocolate Milk
- A hand full of ice
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 TBSP. vanilla extract
- ¼ to 1/3 cup chocolate syrup
Put everything into a drink shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour into a fancy glass and enjoy!
This would be a fun “fancy” drink for the kidlets to enjoy. :-)
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I know I should “do the math” here to show the $AVING$ from making your own homemade chocolate syrup, but to be quite honest, my brain battery is running a little low right now. If any of you mathematician types out there want to have a go at it, please feel free! :-)
Right now it’s time for me to go “plug in” to some shut eye.
What’s your favorite way to enjoy chocolate syrup?
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Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thanks for this great recipe! I used Hershey’s “Special Dark” Cocoa powder, let it simmer for about 4 minutes since I am at high altitude, and the result was perfect. Same consistency as the bottled stuff but so much tastier.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.this looks delicious! and easy. didn’t realize you could make it without corn syrup haha.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.and my mom calls me kidlet! thought she was the only one to say that
I was wondering how long does this mixture last? I made some about 4 or 5 weeks ago and it smells and taste a little funny. Thank you in! advance
Please log in or create a free account to comment.This chocolate syrup was amazing! I made a third of the recipe (only me and the fiance) and it is great. Gonna use some for his birthday cake tomorrow and for milkshakes!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made this a couple of days ago and it is WONDERFUL! It tastes just as good as Hershey’s. I don’t think I will buy syrup again!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made this right after I found it! No kidding! It is sooo good! I will never EVER buy the store bought stuff again. Way better and wayyy cheaper!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.You’re a savior! Halved the recipe. It’s so good. :)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.can this be made with steave
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Made this today but substituted Agave Nectar for sugar (1C agave, 1/2C water because the agave is liquid already). Turned out wonderful.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I made this today & LOVED it…it tastes like normal Hersheys syrup. I did make mine with Hersheys unsweetened cocoa & it turned out perfect next time will try making it sugar free so happy not to have corn syrup in my kids
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I tried your recipe and substituted splenda for the sugar and make a sugar-free chocolate syrup. It turned out very well.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just made some of this and it is wonderful! It’s so easy and fast to make as well!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Just made this tonight with my son. Awesome!! Both of my children like it better than Hersheys. Easy to make and easy to store. Thank you for the recipe.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I just made this. It came out heavenly!!! Thanks for the great recipe.
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Wondering if I could use agave syrup or rice syrup instead of sugar…
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Thank you for posting this recipe! I just made it for my husband, and he likes it better than the real stuff. Success!
Please log in or create a free account to comment.How long will it keep in the fridge?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.Great recipe! My family is quite partial to Hersheys syrup but after reading what what goes into it I decided to make my own- now I make this all the time but instead of storing in a jar I just store ut in a Hershey’s syrup bottle no one in my house can tell the difference! Score Me 1 v. Hershey addicted family O! ;)
Please log in or create a free account to comment.How long can I store this in the fridge?
Please log in or create a free account to comment.I’ve made this a couple times already. I use Ghiradelli as well ;). I make it with Splenda and it does have that Splenda after taste in the syrup, but it’s not noticeable once it’s nice in. Thanks for the recipe :)
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