Chocolate Sauce Throw Away Your Hershey's
Say goodbye to store-bought syrups with this rich and luscious "Chocolate Sauce Throw Away Your Hershey's" recipe! Made with just five simple pantry staples—unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, water, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt—this homemade chocolate sauce is a game-changer for desserts. It only takes 15 minutes from start to finish and delivers a silky, deeply chocolatey flavor that’s perfect for drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, or fresh fruit. With no preservatives or artificial ingredients, this versatile sauce is guaranteed to be your go-to for satisfying sweet cravings. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks and reheat as needed—it’s indulgence, made easy!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and granulated sugar until no lumps remain.
Step 2
Slowly add the water to the saucepan while continually whisking to create a smooth mixture.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Let the sauce simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly. It will further thicken as it cools.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Step 6
Allow the chocolate sauce to cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to an airtight container.
Step 7
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and reheat gently before serving if needed.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (683.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1345.3 |
| Total Fat 33.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 597.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 348.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 85.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 205.3g | |
| Protein 47.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 300.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 38.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3628.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories