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    Home » Syrups » Chocolate Pancake Syrup

    Chocolate Pancake Syrup

    First Published: Nov 7, 2022 · Modified: Dec 28, 2022 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    This chocolate pancake syrup is rich, decadent, and pairs perfectly with your favorite pancakes, waffles, crepes, or French toast. You can easily make it on your stovetop in just a few minutes. It also makes a great dessert topping!
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    Chocolate pancake syrup in a small glass pitcher.
    Chocolate pancake syrup in a small glass pitcher.

    Are you thinking about making homemade chocolate pancake syrup? If you're a person who loves variety for breakfast, then you may want to try your hand at making your own homemade pancake syrups. While maple syrup is always great, there is something special about trying something a little different that pairs perfectly with whatever pancake or waffle is sitting on your plate that morning.

    This syrup would work well with these banana chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate chip waffles, chocolate protein pancakes, or this deep fried French toast.

    Table of Contents
    • ❤️ Reasons to Love This Recipe
    • 🍫 Ingredients
    • 📝 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • ℹ️ Substitutions
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 💭 Top tip
    • 🥞 Related Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Food safety
    • Comments

    ❤️ Reasons to Love This Recipe

    • It's easy. This is one of the easiest recipes you'll ever make.
    • It's quick. Eight minutes or less is all it takes to have this syrup done and on the table.
    • It's simple. It uses only five simple ingredients.
    • It's a crowd pleaser. Entertaining for brunch? Your guests will love this!

    🍫 Ingredients

    Chocolate pancake syrup ingredients
    • Brown sugar. Light or dark is fine. Dark will give your syrup a richer flavor. For a sugar free version, we recommend using Swerve brown sugar substitute. You can swap it 1:1 for the brown sugar in this recipe.
    • Cocoa powder. Use Dutch processed for the best results. The Dutch process removes some of the bitterness inherent in cocoa powder.
    • Vanilla extract.
    • Water.
    • Salted butter. Used to thicken the syrup and add flavor. If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt to this recipe. For a dairy free version, substitute 3 tablespoons flour for the butter and stir it in at the beginning with all other ingredients.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    📝 Instructions

    Add brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.

    Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and continue stirring for 1 minute.

    Remove from heat and stir in butter. Serve warm over your favorite pancakes, waffles, crepes, or French toast.

    🥄 Equipment

    • Measuring spoons.
    • Liquid measuring cups.
    • Small saucepan.

    ℹ️ Substitutions

    • Sugar Free - For a sugar free version, we recommend using Swerve brown sugar substitute. You can swap it 1:1 for the brown sugar in this recipe.
    • Dairy Free - Butter is used as a thickener. You can instead use 3 tablespoons of flour to thicken the syrup. Stir it in at the beginning with all of the other ingredients. Don't wait until the end.
    Chocolate pancake syrup in a small glass pitcher.

    🌡️ Storage

    Store any unused syrup in a lidded mason jar in your fridge. It will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. To reheat, remove the lid and heat in the microwave on high for 40 seconds to 1 minute. If it's not heated through, stir it with a spoon and continue heating at 30 second intervals. You can also spoon the syrup into a saucepan, and reheat over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through.

    💭 Top tip

    While cooking this syrup, be sure to stir it often. Also, keep an eye on it because sugar can burn very quickly!

    🥞 Related Recipes

    Serve it with these!

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    • Stack of chocolate chip waffles topped with whipped cream, chocolate chips, and maple syrup on a white plate.
      Chocolate Chip Waffles
    • Syrup being poured on deep fried French toast topped with strawberries on a white plate with a gold fork.
      Deep Fried French Toast

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      Butter Pecan Syrup with Cornbread Pancakes

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    Recipe

    Chocolate pancake syrup in a small glass pitcher.

    Chocolate Pancake Syrup

    This chocolate pancake syrup is rich, decadent, and pairs perfectly with your favorite pancakes, waffles, crepes, or French toast. You can easily make it on your stovetop in just a few minutes. It also makes a great dessert topping!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy, quick, simple, sweet
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Heavenly Home Cooking

    Equipment

    • Measuring spoons
    • Liquid measuring cups
    • Small saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup brown sugar Light or dark is fine. Dark will give your syrup a richer flavor.
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder Use Dutch processed for the best results. The Dutch process removes some of the bitterness inherent in cocoa powder.
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt to this recipe.
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.
      1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅓ cup water
    • Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and continue stirring for 1 minute.
    • Remove from heat and stir in butter. Serve warm over your favorite pancakes, waffles, crepes, or French toast.
      2 tablespoons salted butter

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    Food safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat.
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
    • Never leave cooking food unattended.
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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