01
Chocolate
7.5best for cookies1 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Chop bar chocolate to match; slightly different cocoa-butter ratio, melts the same way in recipes
7.5
baking chocolate substitute
in cookies.
Using Baking Chocolate in cookies adds chewiness because liquid sweeteners retain more moisture. The flavor is warmer and more complex than white sugar.
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02
Chocolate Chips
6.7best for cookies1 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Measure by weight not volume; chips hold shape when baked, chop for smoother melting in ganache
6.7
03
Cocoa Powder
5.03 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use 3 tbsp cocoa plus 1 tbsp oil or butter per oz baking chocolate; slightly less rich but close
5.0