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Chocolate Chips

1 ingredient chocolate chips are the ultimate accompaniment or garnish for favorite desserts and dips!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
chill15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Blanner

Equipment

  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Sheet Pan
  • 1 Spreader or Spatula

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces chocolate chips or bar, chopped

Instructions

  • Prep - Line a sheet pan (that fits in your refrigerator) with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Prepare - In a microwave safe bowl, add chocolate. microwave 30 seconds and stir. Continue to melt in 15 second increments, stirring in between each, until smooth.
    Pour melted chocolate onto parchment lined sheet pan and use a spreader or spatula to spread chocolate evenly between ⅛-¼" thick so it's thick enough to break and dip, but not overpowering. Transfer to refrigerator until set (approximately 15 minutes).
    12 ounces chocolate
    Close-up of smooth, glossy brown chocolate spread evenly, with visible streaks running across its surface.
  • Remove from refrigerator and slide parchment onto cutting board. Using a pizza cutter or large knife, break chocolate into pieces. Refrigerate until ready to serve and chill while serving.
    A large metal scraper smooths out a layer of dark chocolate on a flat surface.

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Notes

  • Work quickly as chocolate starts to set in just a few minutes.
  • Spread chocolate evenly for an easy break and consistent chip.
  • Don't spread chocolate too thin, so it can break and dip effortlessly. 
  • Avoid handing with your fingers to prevent fingerprints. Use a spatula to transfer, if needed.
  • Refrigerate until serving and keep chilled while serving.

Substitutions

Use your favorite chocolate chips, or chocolate bar, chopped.
  • White Chocolate
  • Milk Chocolate
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • Dark Chocolate

Variations

Swirl 2 chocolates together.
Immediately after spreading the chocolate, sprinkle sea salt, orange zest, rose petals or nuts over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg