How to Melt Chocolate Chips

Chocolate chips have a hardening agent that helps them keep their shape, but when melted they can be great in chocolaty recipes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• pot
• chocolate chips
• bowl
• spatula or spoon for stirring
• cream, butter, or oil (optional)

1. Bring an inch or two of water to a simmer.

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   If you have a double boiler, place the top pot over your simmering water and add chocolate chips. If you do not own a double boiler, put the chocolate chips In a bowl and place it over the water. The bowl should not be touching the water.

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   Stir constantly while the chocolate melts.

4. Use your chocolate immediately, it will quickly harden once it is removed from heat.

Tips & Warnings

• add butter, cream, or oil to make a creamier texture and to keep the chocolate mixture from hardening as quickly.