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A pot of rich chocolate gravy sits on a wooden surface beside a blue-patterned plate with two biscuits covered in gravy. Several plain biscuits are arranged nearby. A fork rests near the plate.
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How to Make Southern Chocolate Gravy

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a heavy saucepan or large skillet, mix sugar, cocoa and milk. Stir over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
    2 cups sugar, ¼ cup cocoa, 1 cup milk
  • Boil for a few minutes and lower to simmer. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes until thickened. Stirring often to keep from burning.
  • Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
    2 tablespoons butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Take care not to burn the chocolate gravy by having it over too high of heat. Stir frequently and when in doubt, turn the heat a bit lower.

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