How to Substitute Chocolate in Recipes

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By Sherril Steele-carlin
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If you suddenly discover you're out of baking chocolate, and need it in a recipe, try these hand substitutions, instead.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Substitute 1 oz. square of baking chocolate by mixing 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tbsp. butter. You can also mix 3 tbsp. carob powder with 2 tbsp. water.
Step 2

To substitute one oz. of pre-melted baking chocolate, mix 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa with 1 tbsp. vegetable oil.
Step 3

To substitute 6 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate chips, mix 9 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder with 7 tbsp. sugar and 3 tbsp. shortening.