Next, place your chocolate chips in the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir with a rubber spatula or other heat-proof kitchen implement. Microwave for 20 seconds, remove and stir.

Simply melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 20 seconds, then stir it for a couple minutes -- if it's not smooth, try a few more seconds in the microwave.

Chocolate chips vs. baking chocolate In general, chocolate chips will have added ingredients such as sugar, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, and natural flavors.

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You should never bake with chocolate you wouldn't eat out-of-hand. "I wouldn't bake with an $11 artisanal bar," says senior associate editor Claire Saffitz.

Mix in the chocolate chips. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to roll 2 tablespoons (3 for large cookies) of dough into balls. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.