Three Ingredient Chocolate Glaze
This Three Ingredient Chocolate Glaze sets up firm and is the perfect icing for cookies, donuts, cupcakes, Bundt cakes, and more.
You don’t even need to get your mixer out for this quick chocolate glaze!
Just like everybody needs a little black dress, every kitchen needs a quick chocolate frosting- actually a quick, versatile chocolate glaze.
This three-ingredient glaze comes together in just a few minutes. You don’t need a mixer, and it dries firm. Pour it over doughnuts, cupcakes, a Bundt cake, or spread it over cookies.
Three Ingredient Chocolate Glaze
The recipe couldn’t be easier! Melt the chocolate, then whisk in the butter and corn syrup. The result is a beautifully glossy chocolate glaze. What you need:
- chocolate chunks (or chips)
- butter
- corn syrup
We have the best results with corn syrup, but if you are completely against using it, some substitutes for corn syrup are- agave, honey, or maple syrup. Let us know in the comment section if you have another secret success story!
The Best Chocolate
Chocolate is the superstar here, so be sure to pick a good quality one. Our suggestions are a semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate bar or chunks like Ghirardelli and Callebaut. Bakers Chocolate is also a good grocery store brand. But this chocolate glaze doesn’t have to be fancy; no problems using chocolate chips…even the ones in the classic yellow bag. Use what you have!
We love using it on our Best Chocolate Cut Out Cookie.
Also, what is it about crushed candy canes that makes everything so festive? These Peppermint Bark Cookies are a fun doughnut shape that we want to make every season. Our family has a birthday morning Donut Cake tradition, so maybe we’ll make every birthday Donut Day with themed desserts throughout!
How to Store Chocolate Glaze
The chocolate glaze is best used right away; however, if you have any leftover glaze that you don’t want to go to waste, you can store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within one week.
For a satiny smooth finish, it is not suggested to freeze cookies or cakes with glaze. There is nothing wrong with freezing desserts with glaze, but you will have the smoothest finish when serving at room temperature.
Three Ingredient Chocolate Glaze
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chocolate chunks, chopped (milk or dark chocolate)
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 2 Tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
- MELT chopped chocolate over a double boiler, or slowly in the microwave, being sure not to overheat.
- ADD butter and stir until smooth.
- REMOVE from heat (if using a double boiler) and whisk in the corn syrup until smooth and glossy.
15 Comments on “Three Ingredient Chocolate Glaze”
I used this glaze as written and it is super easy. I used 2 bars of Ghiradelli semi-sweet, 1 stick of unsalted butter and 2T light Karo syrup. Once the recipe cooled a bit, I poured it into a Wilton squeeze bottle, which was MUCH easier than dipping. Next time, I will thin it out a little more, but overall, it was a good and easy recipe.
Yes I made this and pored over a chocolate iced chocolate cake. Follow direction exactly. Use a good quality chocolate like Callebeau or Bakers chocolate. Some chocolate chips do not work because not pure chocolate. I use Lily white corn syrup only
Yes I made this and pored over a chocolate iced chocolate cake
I made this glaze. It turned very well. I made it in only half the amount. I used good quality chocolate, weighted out the amount. I put it on sugar cookies & decorated them. Gave them to friends, they loved them!
I made this with maple syrup instead of the corn syrup. I didn’t have any corn syrup. I melted everything together in short segments in the microwave. I used dark chocolate chips. Turned out great!
Would this glaze work with white chocolate?
We have not tested with white chocolate.
I used Wilton white chocolate melts And it worked okay but we preferred the dark chocolate the best. It is shinier. Milk chocolate was good but not as shiny. Trader Joe chocolate works well
The corn syrup ruined it… do not make this
I used dark corn syrup and it turned out great
How quickly does it set up if you want to pipe on top of it? Can’t wait to try this!
Tried 2x. Started to separate as soon as the corn syrup was added. I used hersey kisses, kellers butter & karo corn syrup. Disappointed
Can I use dark corn syrup or will it change the flavor too much??
I have not tried this recipe with dark corn syrup.
This. Glaze. Is. Awesome. So simple! I am excited and at 70 I am proof you can teach an old dog new tricks….. Thank you!