Simple Homemade Chocolate Sauce

You only need a few ingredients to make this Homemade Chocolate Sauce and it tastes better than any chocolate syrup you can buy at the store.

Prep time: PT15M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

4.88 stars (288 reviews)

In a cold saucepan, whisk together the cocoa and the sugar until all lumps are removed. Add the salt and the water and bring to a boil over medium to medium high heat. 
Reduce to a simmer; stirring constantly. Simmer for about 30 seconds and then remove from heat. Let cool and then add vanilla. Pour into a glass jar and refrigerate until needed. Enjoy!

Jackie on 2026-08-02 (5 stars):
I’ve made this so many times and it’s absolutely delicious. Now my niece has requested it so she can make chocolate milk! I’m curious how long it lasts in the fridge or if it can be frozen. Thanks for a great recipe!
D. Smith on 2026-07-22 (5 stars):
This stuff is delicious. I'll bet you could add a little powdered sugar to it and make frosting!
Mari on 2026-07-20 (5 stars):
Worked amazing, but was like dough after it cooled. I found soaking the container in hot water heats it up again. But over all this recipe is delicious! Way better than Hershies! Thank you very much!
Tiffany W. on 2026-07-14 (5 stars):
This came out so good! It’s amazing on vanilla bean ice cream, and I’m eager to see how my stepson likes it in almond milk (chocolate milk.). I’m curious - why do you say to reheat before use? That’s inconvenient when I’m making it to put in/on ice cream, coffee, chocolate milk. Thanks so much!
Haley Urling-Ehinger on 2026-07-13 (5 stars):
This is so good! I love the thicker consistency. I was a bit worried because on it's own, it does not taste very good. Put on vanilla ice cream- it was amazing! It reminded me of chocolate sauce you'd get on ice cream at an ice cream shop. Very thankful for this easy and inexpensive recipe. Thank you!