Lavender Chocolate Chips Recipe

Introduction

These lavender chocolate chips offer a delightful twist on the classic treat by infusing a subtle floral note into creamy white chocolate. They’re perfect for adding a unique flavor to your baked goods or simply enjoying on their own.

Ingredients

• 6 oz (170 g) white chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil (or shortening)
• 3 drops lavender candy oil
• A few drops purple oil-based food coloring

Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together. You can do this in the microwave by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted. Alternatively, use a stovetop method by placing the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heat-proof bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
2. Step 2: Once melted, add the lavender candy oil and purple food coloring to the chocolate mixture.
3. Step 3: Stir gently but thoroughly until the lavender oil and color are evenly incorporated, and no streaks remain.
4. Step 4: Transfer the chocolate mixture into a disposable piping bag, then snip off the tip to create a small opening.
5. Step 5: Line a small baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Pipe small dots of chocolate onto the sheet, mimicking the size of traditional chocolate chips.
6. Step 6: Freeze the piped chocolate chips for 10 to 15 minutes or until fully solid.
7. Step 7: Carefully peel the chocolate chips off the paper by bending it slightly until they release. Store the chips in an airtight container until ready to use.

Tips & Variations

• Use oil-based food coloring to avoid chocolate seizing; water-based colorants can cause the chocolate to clump.
• Adjust the amount of lavender candy oil to your taste, but use it sparingly to prevent an overpowering flavor.
• Try using dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate for a different flavor profile.

Storage

Keep the lavender chocolate chips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze them for longer storage. Let them come to room temperature before using to avoid condensation affecting texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use real lavender buds instead of lavender candy oil?

Using real lavender buds may result in a gritty texture and uneven flavor distribution. Lavender candy oil is recommended for a smooth, consistent taste.

Will the purple food coloring affect the taste?

No, oil-based purple food coloring is tasteless and only adds color without altering the flavor of your chocolate chips.

Lavender Chocolate Chips Recipe

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This Lavender Chocolate Chips recipe offers a unique twist on traditional chocolate chips by infusing them with aromatic lavender flavor and a touch of purple color, perfect for decorating baked goods or adding a floral note to desserts. Made with white chocolate, coconut oil, and lavender candy oil, these chips are easy to pipe and freeze, resulting in charming, delicate lavender-flavored chocolate chips.

• Author: Caleb
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 1 cup of lavender chocolate chips 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Ingredients

• 6 oz / 170 g white chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil (or shortening)
• 3 drops lavender candy oil
• a few drops purple food coloring (oil-based)

Instructions

1. Melt Chocolate Chips: You can melt the white chocolate chips either in the microwave or on the stovetop. For the microwave method, place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second intervals while stirring between each interval until fully melted. For stovetop melting, bring a small pot of water to a simmer, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl, and set it atop the pot ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water; stir until melted and then remove from heat.
2. Add Lavender Oil and Colorant: Once the white chocolate is melted, add 3 drops of lavender candy oil along with a few drops of oil-based purple food coloring to the chocolate mixture.
3. Mix Well: Gently stir the mixture until the lavender oil and purple color are evenly incorporated and no streaks remain.
4. Transfer into Pastry Bag: Pour the chocolate mixture into a disposable piping bag and snip a small opening at the tip for piping.
5. Pipe Chocolate Chips: Line a small cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Pipe small dots onto the prepared sheet mimicking the size and shape of traditional chocolate chips until all the mixture is used.
6. Freeze Chocolate Chips: Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate chips have fully solidified.
7. Release Chocolate Chips: Carefully peel the chocolate chips off the wax or parchment paper using your fingers or by bending the paper to release them. Transfer the solid lavender chocolate chips to an airtight container for storage until ready to use.

Notes

• Use oil-based food coloring to ensure proper mixing with the chocolate and avoid seizing.
• If you don’t have lavender candy oil, substitute with culinary lavender extract but use sparingly as it can be potent.
• Store the chocolate chips in a cool, dry place or keep refrigerated to maintain firmness.
• These lavender chocolate chips are perfect for decorating cakes, cookies, or adding to homemade trail mix.
• Be careful not to overheat the chocolate to avoid burning or seizing.

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