Chocolate Pancake Syrup Recipe

Chocolate pancake syrup in a small glass pitcher.

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time3

Total Time8

Servings: servings

Calories: 97kcal

Author: Sandra

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.

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

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