How to make chocolate chips from cocoa powder and butter

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Making chocolates from scratch—using cocoa beans and processing them—is a job best left to the professionals and those with a lot of free time. And let's face it—when you want chocolate, you don't want to wait! Cheer up, the answer's at hand—make chocolate from the stuff you (usually) find in your cupboard or fridge. You'll be enjoying blissful, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (220g) cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup (170g) butter, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (100g) sugar (preferably powdered)
• 2/3 cup (150ml) milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Things You Should Know

• Place softened butter and cocoa powder into a bowl and then stir until the mixture is in a paste form.
• Heat your chocolate mix in a double boiler along with water, milk, and sugar.
• Put your mixture into a mold or ice cube tray and let it sit in the freezer for 10 hours. After that, you're done!

Steps

1. 1

   Blend the cocoa powder and butter. The first thing you want to do is place the cocoa powder and softened butter in a bowl. Stir them until they're nice and blended and a paste forms.

   • Transfer the chocolate mixture into a bowl (or the top of a double boiler).

2. 2

   Fill a saucepan or double boiler about 1/4 full with water (1 cup). Place the chocolate mixture on top of the saucepan or double boiler, and bring the water on the lower part to just simmering over low heat.[1]

   • Heat until hot, stirring frequently. Regularly scrape the chocolate off the sides with a rubber spatula to prevent scorching. When the paste is hot (but not cooked), put it back in the blender and blend until smooth.

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3. 3

   Blend in the milk and sugar. Stir the paste, and add the milk and sugar gradually. Mix well until the paste is smooth and creamy. Now give the mixture a taste and add more sugar or salt as needed.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture into a mold or ice cube tray using a piping bag. This will give your chocolates a beautiful swirl on top. Or you can just use the spatula to transfer the mixture to the mold—either way works. Place the mold in the freezer until the chocolate sets. This could take up to 10 hours.[2]

5. 5

   Take the chocolates out and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

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• Question

  Can water be added to the cocoa and butter paste?

  

  Don't add water, as it will change the texture of the chocolate for the worse.

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  Does the water go into the chocolate or is it just used to hear it?

  

  Do not put water into the chocolate. Even a small amount can make it seize. The water is just used to heat the chocolate. Put water in the saucepan and put the chocolate mixture on top in a bowl so it melts together.

• Question

  What should I use if I don't have a double boiler?

  

  Use a thick-bottomed container. Place a small bowl above the container; it should not touch the water inside the container. Use this set up whenever you require a double boiler.

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• Don't add too much water or the chocolate will seize (form lumps and stick together).[3]

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• Don't add too much milk or the paste will become too runny. If this does happen, add a bit of cocoa powder.

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• Use an ice cube mold for a classic shape.

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• It could possibly take over 10 hours to freeze.

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Things You'll Need

• 2-quart saucepan
• Food processor
• Mold or ice cube tray

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To make chocolate with cocoa powder, blend 2 cups of cocoa powder and ¾ cup of softened butter until it becomes a paste. Fill a double boiler with 1 cup of water, and place the chocolate on the top of the boiler, heating to a simmer over low heat. Gradually stir in ½ cup of sugar and 2/3 cups, mixing until the chocolate is smooth and creamy. Pour the chocolate into a mold and let it cool before serving! For easy molds you can find around your house, including how to use an ice cube tray to make your chocolate, read on!

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