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Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips
Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips feature ridged potato chips dipped in melted milk chocolate mixed with vegetable shortening. This combination yields a tempting contrast between the salty, crunchy chips and the smooth, sweet chocolate coating. The chocolate coating firms at room temperature, creating a crisp shell around the chips. This snack offers a unique blend of salty and sweet flavors and textural contrast, suitable for casual snacking or party treats.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
servings (about 1.5 pounds)
Calories:
361 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings (about 1.5 pounds)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361
% 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.