... The is a picture of a white spoon in the middle with the Silver Spoon logo inside and below this is the product name. Around the white soon are small pictures of chocolate chips. The back of the packet has two big which rectangles which are full of all the product info, nutritional values, ... Read review
Advantages: great for baking, keep their shape in the oven, actually taste of milk chocolate Disadvantages: not healthy
...in the middle with the Silver Spoon logo inside and below this is the product name. Around the white soon are small pictures of chocolate chips. The back of the packet has two big which rectangles which are full of all the product info, nutritional values, ingredients and directions on how to melt if you wish to do so.
~~USE~~
For me I use these mainly in my chocolate chip cookies. Luckily I don’t have to measure the ... ...which the pack size is.
The chips are a nice small size and for me they resemble a pyramid shape with a swirl on top! They do look the colour of milk chocolate and this brand does actually taste of chocolate and not the nasty cooking chocolate taste which you usually find. I would compare the taste more to galaxy than Cadburys as they are more creamy.
The chips can be melted if you wish to use them in this way but ... more
I am a fan of baking and I do like to do so as it saves a few pennies when at the supermarket, which is always a bonus! I came across these chocolate chips when my usual brand was not available and I have to say I was very impressed with them.
~~THE PACKET~~
The chocolate chips come is a plastic bag which is a blue colour. The is a picture of a white spoon in the middle with the Silver Spoon logo inside and below this is the product name. Around the white soon are small pictures of chocolate chips. The back of the packet has two big which rectangles which are full of all the product info, nutritional values, ingredients and directions on how to melt if you wish to do so.
~~USE~~
For me I use these mainly in my chocolate chip cookies. Luckily I don’t have to measure the amount I need as my recipe requires the whole 100g, which the pack size is.
The chips are a nice small size and for me they resemble a pyramid shape with a swirl on top! They do look the colour of milk chocolate and this brand does actually taste of chocolate and not the nasty cooking chocolate taste which you usually find. I would compare the taste more to galaxy than Cadburys as they are more creamy.
The chips can be melted if you wish to use them in this way but for me I find this is a waste. To melt you just need to place the chip is a glass bowl over a pan of hot water and keep stirring until they are fully melted.
~~RESULTS~~
These chips are excellent for using in cakes and cookies as they are a good small size and are lovely tasting. I have found they do keep their shape when being cooked in both cakes and cookies and do not melt down from the heat in the oven.
My boys are all fans of these and are forever asking me to make them cookies and I can quite proudly say I have been told by my 5 year old that I do make the best cookies in the whole world!
~~INFO~~
The chocolate chips come is a 100g size bag and the nutritional values of this bag are:-
Energy - 529KCal Protein - 6.9g Carbohydrate - 58.0g Of which sugars - 53.4g Fat - 30.1g Of which saturates - 14.4g Fibre - 0.3g Sodium - Nil Salt - Nil
These values do seem to be quite high but I don’t think you can expect to be eating low fat chocolate chips if you are using them in high value cookies and cakes so for me this is not really an issue.
The chocolate chips are widely available at supermarkets and I paid around the 70p mark. The pack size is 100g which is what most recipes require you to add.
I do recommend these chips as they have a great taste and do actually taste of proper chocolate and they are so easy to use and bake with.
I am going to add my tried and tested American Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for those who wish to give it a go. I recommend doing this with you children as it allows them to get messy and have lots of fun!
INGREDIENTS
8oz self raising flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt (I personally leave this out of the recipe and they taste no different) 4 oz softened butter 2 oz granulated sugar 1 large beaten egg 100g chocolate chips
METHOD
To begin you pre heat you oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (Gas Mark 4)
Beat the butter and sugar together into a bowl and when all mixed and creamy add in all of the dried ingredients. When all mixed together you then add the egg.
You need to mix all of this together until the mixture is starting to firm up. Personally I have found this is much easier to start off using a spoon and then use the old hands to get a nice and thick constancy. Once this is all mixed together you can add in the chocolate chips and make sure they are evenly spread amongst the mixture.
You can now choose to spoon the mixture out onto a baking sheet or use your hands. Personally I use my hand to make small biscuit shaped bit of mixture and then place these a good 3 cm apart on a baking sheet.
When all the mixture is used they are to be placed in the oven and cooked for approximately 20 minutes or until they are golden brown in colour.
