The Forktionary Angle
"Ruth Graves Wakefield invented chocolate chip cookies at the Toll House Inn in 1938, leading to the creation of the chips themselves."
Definition
Small, drop-shaped pieces of chocolate with a moderate sugar content, typically used for baking, especially in cookies and muffins.
Flavor Profile
The primary flavor notes for Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips are:
Chef’s Secret
For a richer chocolate flavor and a "puddle" effect in cookies, briefly melt a portion of the chips before adding them to your dough, or press extra chips onto warm cookies right out of the oven.
Best Substitutes
Dark chocolate chips
milk chocolate chips
chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar
Buying Guide
Check the cacao percentage; higher percentage means less sweet. Look for quality brands for better flavor and melt.