Forgive me for sharing such a simple post with you today. I almost didn’t hit publish because I didn’t want to insult your intelligence. This really is SO simple.
But you know how you always come across an idea/recipe/product and you think, “why didn’t I think of that”? It’s something so obvious that you feel silly that you didn’t think of it on your own. This is one of those things, friends.
I came up with a recipe and wanted to use chocolate chunks, but all I had on hand was chocolate chips. I didn’t want to run to the store just for one thing, so I improvised. It worked like a charm and is super easy.
You are all about to say one of two things:
1. Huh, why didn’t I think of that?
or
2. Does she think we’re idiots? Everyone already knew this trick, right?
I hope we can still be friends even if I’m stating the obvious here 😉
Make Your Own Chocolate Chunks
by: Back For Seconds
- 12oz chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate)
That’s it, kids.
Carefully melt the chips in the microwave for 30 seconds then stir. Microwave again at 15 second intervals, stirring after each one until melted and smooth. Line a 8×8 pan with wax paper and pour the chocolate into the pan. Smooth with an offset spatula and refrigerate until hard. Lift the chocolate from the pan and peel off paper. Chop into chunks and freeze until ready to use. Easy peasy.
Kaylee says
I do stuff like this all the time because I am too lazy to run to the store : )
Thanks for sharing at Mealtime Monday! Can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow night!
Kaylee
http://www.couponingncooking.com
Charlene@APinchofJoy says
The simple ideas are always the best! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust says
Ah, there’s just nothin’ better than chocolate. Great tip! Thanks for sharing with my readers.
Warmly, Michelle
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust says
Ah, there’s just nothin’ better than chocolate. Great tip! Thanks for sharing with my readers.
Warmly, Michelle
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust says
Ah, there’s just nothin’ better than chocolate. Great tip! Thanks for sharing with my readers.
Warmly, Michelle
Cheerios and Lattes says
Great tip. Thanks for sharing this on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll be back again this week with some more great ideas!
-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
Crystelle Boutique says
You know, I don’ know why I never thought of that! This is a GREAT idea! I can totally do this….
Just have to plan ahead…
Thanks for the tip!
Crystelle
http://www.crystelleboutique.com
momphotographer says
great idea! and super easy!
Gina Baker says
I don’t know about you, but chocolate chunks don’t last in my freezer very long… Coming to you from the bloom designs blog hop!
Tanya@takesix says
I NEVER come up with great ideas like this! Thanks so much for sharing. Visiting from TTT @ StoneGable. 🙂
Renea (cupcake-n-bake) says
Totally thinking “why didn’t I think of that”. Story of my like, lol. Great idea for the simple minded, like me!
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says
I’m wishing I had some of your chocolate chunks in front of me! I wish I had thought of that – but you did. I was tickled you shared your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
Dawn says
I one of the people saying “Why didn’t I think of that?” I almost always have chocolat chips on hand but not chocolate bars to chop. GENIOUS! thanks for sharing on Whatcha Whipped Up!
Dawn
SkinnySimpleRecipes says
Great idea!! Thanks.
Find you via(itsgoodtobethecook). I m your new follower
SallysBakingAddiction says
Stephanie girl.. I can honestly say… WHY didn’t I ever think of this?? Simple “recipe” or not, I’m so glad you posted this because oftentimes I find myself wanting chunks in a recipe rather than chips and I’m not about to run to the store to pick up the chunks instead. This is brilliant! I feel silly not ever thinking to do this before. 😉
Recipes We Love says
Great idea!
Katie Drane says
I had no idea how easy it was to make chocolate chunks. Thanks so much for posting on the COM link party!
Katie
http://www.funhomethings.com
Mariel says
Great idea!
Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says
Stopping by from Nifty Thrifty! Oh my this looks wonderful, and on top you gave such a great tip. So glad I seen this so I could head over and learn how to make my own chocolate chunks! Thanks!I’d be tickled if you’d shared this over at Sunday’s Best tonight! Sharing is a good thing!
Georgina Castellucci says
Omg yum!!! I am so glad I found your blog from the hop and just became your newest follower 🙂
Love love love food blogs and cannot wait to peruse yours even more.
xo Georgina
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
Brilliant!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
What a great tip! I NEVER have chocolate chunks on hand, but I do keep chocolate chips by the (multiple) bags-full!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
It seems so simple but I would never have thought of it! You’re a genius! 🙂
keri @ shaken together says
I never have chocolate chunks on hand, but I do now!! http://www.shakentogetherlife.com
Michelles Tasty Creations says
Great tip! I’ve never made my own chocolate chunks, I always just use the chocolate chips. lol one question though. Why does the recipe say 12 chocolate chips? Is that really all you used? Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday this week. Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Ooooh. I want to add these to brownies. Or cookies. Or yogurt. Or, uh, my mouth? I get like that ALL the time where I wonder “why didn’t I think of that? Duh!” and this is one of those times. So easy!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
So smart! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!
Becca Acker says
Found you via the Grant Life. Nice and simple idea. Great for when you need chocolate chunks. 🙂