Hot Chocolate Sauce
Indulge your sweet tooth with this luscious Hot Chocolate Sauce, a velvety blend of rich cocoa powder, smooth butter, and fragrant vanilla extract. Perfectly balanced with just a hint of salt, this quick and easy recipe comes together in only 15 minutes, making it ideal for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or baked treats. A touch of light corn syrup ensures a silky texture, while the unsweetened cocoa delivers a deep, decadent chocolate flavor. Serve it warm for a comforting dessert topping, or store leftovers to enjoy later—reheating is a breeze! Whether for everyday indulgence or special occasions, this homemade chocolate sauce is a versatile treat that’s as irresistible as it is simple to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
Add the water and light corn syrup to the saucepan, and stir to dissolve the dry ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once the mixture starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using or serve immediately while warm.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, simply warm the sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust the consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.3 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 261 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
