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Chocolate chips

Chocolate chips are small chunks of chocolate, typically semi-sweet, that are formulated to hold their shape during baking.

The star ingredient in cookies, but also perfect for muffins, cakes, and pancakes, or simply melted for a quick glaze.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. In warm climates, they can be stored in the refrigerator.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Why do they hold shape?

Formulated with stabilizers and lower cocoa butter to keep form when baked.

All conversions for this ingredient

• Cup → g /en/convert/chocolate_chips/cup-to-grams/
• g → Cups /en/convert/chocolate_chips/grams-to-cups/
• Tbsp → g /en/convert/chocolate_chips/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/chocolate_chips/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/chocolate_chips/ml-to-grams/
• oz → g /en/convert/chocolate_chips/oz-to-grams/