Chocolate chip substitutions

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Can I substitute a German's sweet chocolate bar for chocolate chips in a rice crispy treat frosting recipe?

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Best Answer

Yes, although you probably want to chop it up.

The German's brand is very sweet, but it is real chocolate and should work just fine.



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Quick Answer about "Chocolate chip substitutions"

  • semi-sweet baking chocolate (chop, if using in a baked good)
  • unsweetened baking chocolate + 1 Tbsp sugar (chop, if using in a baked good)
  • of any chocolate bar (chop, if using in a baked good)


What can I use in place of chocolate chips?

Substitute For Chocolate Chips
  • You can use butterscotch chips.
  • OR - Sweetened carob chips which have a slight-chocolate flavor and contain no caffeine.
  • OR - Use cocoa nibs which have a stronger chocolate flavor and a nice crunchy texture (less sweet).
  • OR - Vanilla chips which are typically white chocolate.


What can I substitute for semi sweet chocolate chips?

Add 1 tablespoon of sugar per 1 ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate and substitute it ounce-for-ounce for the semisweet baking chocolate.

Can I use cocoa to substitute chocolate chips?

To replace one ounce of unsweetened chocolate, use 3 tablespoons cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon butter, shortening or oil.

Can I replace chocolate chips with chopped chocolate?

Fortunately, chocolate chips and chocolate chunks are interchangeable in recipes, so you can use whichever style of chocolate you prefer or simply use up whatever you have on hand without worry.


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Answer 2

I would suggest reducing any other sugar you have in the recipe by at least 1/4th to compensate for the extra sugar in the sweet chocolate bar. Also, give it a rough chop as you want pieces the size of chocolate chips

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