Make your own homemade chocolate chips in minutes using just melted chocolate — perfect for cookies, brownies, and all your baking.

Homemade chocolate chips are so easy to make — you only need melted chocolate and a piping bag to create perfect chips for cookies, muffins, or any dessert.

This DIY method lets you control the flavor and sweetness, whether you want semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate chips made straight from a chocolate bar.

Why you'll love this recipe

Fast to make one ingredient, melted chocolate, and a quick pipe-and-set method.
Custom flavor choose dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate for the chips you want.
Perfect for baking they hold their shape and work in cookies, muffins, pancakes, anything.

Ingredient you need

You only need one main ingredient plus a little oil to help the chocolate set smoothly and keep the chips easy to pipe.

Chocolate - Use high-quality baking chocolate (dark, semi-sweet, or milk). Chop it finely so it melts evenly.
Neutral oil - A tiny amount of sunflower or vegetable oil keeps the chocolate fluid and helps the chips set with a nice shine.
Optional flavor add-ins - Vanilla, espresso powder, or a pinch of salt if you want more depth.

Tools you’ll need

Piping bag or squeeze bottle - To pipe small, uniform chocolate chips.
Baking sheet - A flat surface so the chips cool evenly.
Parchment paper - Prevents sticking and makes it easy to lift the set chips.
Microwave-safe bowl - For melting the chocolate smoothly.
Chocolate chips silicone molds- The easiest way to get perfectly uniform chocolate chips with zero piping.

Tips for this recipe

Use high-quality chocolate - Real chocolate (not candy melts) gives the best melt, snap, and flavor for homemade chocolate chips.
Melt gently - Warm the chocolate in short bursts so it stays smooth and doesn’t seize.
Work with warm chocolate - Piping or filling the silicone mold is easier when the chocolate is still fluid, not starting to firm up.
Aim for tiny drops - Smaller dots cool faster and mimic store-bought chocolate chips perfectly.
Freeze to set - A quick chill helps the chocolate firm up cleanly and release easily from the mold or parchment.

How to make homemade chocolate chips

Break the chocolate into small pieces so it melts quickly and evenly.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts until smooth and glossy.

bowl of melted chocolate for homemade chocolate chips

Fill a piping bag with the warm melted chocolate. Use a small round tip or snip a tiny opening.

Pipe small dots onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or silicone. Work fast before the chocolate thickens.

freshly piped chocolate chips on parchment paper

Let the chips set at room temperature or chill a few minutes in the fridge.

Lift the chips gently from the parchment once firm.

Store the chocolate chips in an airtight jar at room temperature.

hardened homemade chocolate chips on parchment

Ways to use these Chocolate chips

Cookies add them to chocolate chip cookies or cookie bars for clean melting and rich flavor.
Muffins fold them into muffin batter for even distribution and no waxy coating.
Cakes & cupcakes sprinkle them into batter or on top before baking.
Toppings use them on pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or smoothie bowls.
Melting melt them for ganache, drizzle, or dipping since they contain no stabilizers.

Storage & Shelf Life

Room temperature keep in an airtight jar for one to two weeks.
Refrigerator store up to three weeks if your kitchen is warm.
Freezer freeze flat on a tray, then transfer to a bag and keep up to three months.

Recipe Variations

Dark chocolate chips - Use 70% chocolate for chips that melt cleanly and give a bold flavor.
Milk chocolate chips - Sweeter and softer, great for muffins or snack mixes.
White chocolate chips - Add a little extra oil to keep the texture smooth.
Mini chips - Pipe smaller dots for pancakes, cookies, or toppings.
Flavored chip - Mix in espresso powder, vanilla, or a pinch of salt before piping to deepen the taste.

Recipe Questions

Why did my chocolate chips melt or lose their shape?

The chocolate was overheated. Melt gently and avoid adding too much oil.

Can I make them without a piping bag?

Yes. Use a small zip-top bag and snip a tiny opening for control.

Do they need tempering?

Not for everyday baking. They’re perfect as-is for cookies, cakes, and toppings.

Can I use chocolate chips for melting?

Yes. They melt more smoothly than store-bought chips since they contain no stabilizers.

bowl filled with homemade chocolate chips

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