Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is a type of chocolate that contains less sugar and more cocoa solids than milk chocolate. It typically has a more bitter taste with some sweetness, hence it is referred to as bittersweet, and is commonly used in baking and cooking. It usually contains between 50% to 70% cocoa content and may be labeled as dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Recipe by Recipe CookCourse: DessertDifficulty: Beginner
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking timeminutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/3 cup fine granulated sugar

  • 3 tbsp. natural shortening

Directions

  • Combine ingredients in a mid-size bowl.
  • Makes 4 oz. chocolate.