Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips
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4.7
Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips
Description
This recipe involves melting milk chocolate with vegetable shortening over simmering water to achieve a smooth coating that adheres well to ridged potato chips. The ridges help the chocolate cling to the chips, enhancing the chocolate-to-chip ratio and texture. Each chip is dipped individually and placed on parchment paper to set at room temperature, allowing the coating to harden to a crisp finish without refrigeration.
The salty crunch of the potato chips contrasts with the creamy, sweet chocolate, making each bite a combination of textures and tastes. The use of vegetable shortening in the chocolate thins it out, making dipping easier and giving the coating a smoother finish once set.
These chocolate-covered chips make an intriguing snack or dessert addition, pairing well with casual get-togethers or as a playful treat. The recipe's flexibility allows scaling to different quantities based on how many chips or how much chocolate is available.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 4.5 ounce potato chips ridged, bag
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium heatproof bowl set over a small saucepan of barely simmering water, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth.
- Drop a few potato chips at a time into the bowl and, using two forks, flip the potato chips over so they are completely coated in chocolate. Lift out of the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl, and place on the lined baking sheets. Repeat until you have used up all of the potato chips and/or chocolate. Allow to set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm, about 2 hours.
Notes
- Use ridged potato chips for better chocolate adherence and a stronger texture contrast.
- Vegetable shortening helps create a smooth chocolate coating that's easier to dip and sets with a crisp finish.
- Allow the dipped chips to set at room temperature for about 2 hours; refrigeration is not necessary and might dull the chocolate's sheen.
- Scale the recipe up or down according to how many chips you want to coat and how much chocolate you have.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (about 1.5 pounds)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 125IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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