Thursday, January 5, 2012

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

One of my goals for the new year is to make more things homemade.  And that goes perfectly with living a simple life. 

I have a list of things we like or eat often that I plan to make and share over the next few months.  The very first thing on that list was Chocolate Syrup. 

The boys LOVE a glass of chocolate milk.  And I do too, but just don't drink it often. But I did today.

This syrup was so simple!!! 

It was great in milk.  And I just know it will go great with ice cream or any other dessert(cheesecake)you like chocolate syrup on.  A little goes a long way!

What I truly love about it is I know exactly what went in this syrup.  And there was nothing artificial and disgusting!!!  I am saying goodbye to Hershey's and Nesquik chocolate syrup!!!!!





Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Ingredients:
Directions-In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and cocoa powder and whisk briefly to break up any clumps. Stir in the water and salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Store in the refrigerator.

And my taste tester.........

.......he said, "Mom, it taste just like that chocolate milk with the cows on it."  I think he is referring to some organic brand.  I am taking that as a good thing!  Score homemade chocolate syrup!!!!


Enjoy the simple life!

6 comments:

Deana@CountryMommaCooks said...

I just pinned your chocolate syrup...we're trying to stay away from corn syrup so this is great! Your newest follower. Deana

Sue Virgo aka SJB said...

Yummy.

Following you via Freestyle Friday.

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Heather Nelsen said...

Hey Tasha! I'm looking for someone to do a February spobser swap- would that work for you?! Email me and we'll discuss further. :) Happy New Year!

Sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more said...

Well it must be good, it's kid approved;p I will have to try.

Blissful & Domestic said...

Tasha you should link this up to my homemade year linky party. I will definitely be using it this year. Just pinned it!

No and Jen said...

i love this soo much! thanks for sharing! i might have to share this on my blog!

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