Lavender-infused White Chocolate Chips Recipe

Introduction

These Lavender Chocolate Chips offer a delightful twist on classic white chocolate chips, infused with a subtle floral lavender flavor and a hint of purple color. Perfect for adding a unique touch to cookies, desserts, or simply snacking 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 food coloring (oil-based)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. You can do this in the microwave by heating in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler by placing a heat-proof bowl over simmering water, stirring until melted.
2. Step 2: Once melted, add the lavender candy oil and purple food coloring to the chocolate mixture.
3. Step 3: Stir gently until the lavender oil and color are fully mixed and no streaks remain.
4. Step 4: Transfer the chocolate mixture into a disposable piping bag, then cut off the tip to prepare for piping.
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 regular chocolate chips, until all the mixture is used.
6. Step 6: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate chips are solid.
7. Step 7: Carefully lift the chocolate chips off the paper by bending it or peeling them gently. Store the chips in an airtight container until ready to use.

Tips & Variations

• Use oil-based food coloring to prevent the chocolate from seizing or losing texture.
• For a natural approach, substitute lavender candy oil with culinary lavender infused directly into the melted chocolate, then strain before piping.
• Try swapping white chocolate for dark or milk chocolate for a different flavor profile, adjusting the coloring and lavender amount as needed.

Storage

Store the lavender chocolate chips in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to two weeks. If refrigerated, bring them to room temperature before using to avoid condensation affecting texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I substitute the lavender candy oil with dried lavender?

Yes, but it’s best to infuse the dried lavender into melted chocolate and strain it out before piping, as dried lavender can create texture and may not blend evenly.

Will these chocolate chips work in baking recipes as regular chocolate chips do?

Absolutely. They can be used just like standard chocolate chips in cookies, muffins, and other baked goods, adding a gentle lavender flavor and unique appearance.

Lavender-infused White Chocolate Chips Recipe

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Delight in these delicate homemade Lavender Chocolate Chips, blending the smooth richness of white chocolate with the subtle floral notes of lavender. Perfect for adding a unique touch to your baked goods or enjoying as a sweet treat, these colorful chips are easy to make with simple ingredients and a quick freezing step.

• Author: Kai
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 1 cup of lavender chocolate chips 1x
• Category: Confectionery
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Chocolate Mixture

• 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. Melt Chocolate Chips: Add the white chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, or melt using a double boiler method on the stovetop by placing the bowl over simmering water. Stir continuously until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat once done.
2. Add Lavender Oil and Colorant: Mix in 3 drops of lavender candy oil and a few drops of purple oil-based food coloring into the melted chocolate. This will infuse the chocolate with a gentle floral aroma and give it a lovely purple hue.
3. Mix Well: Gently stir the chocolate until the lavender oil and food coloring are thoroughly incorporated and no streaks remain, ensuring an even color and flavor distribution.
4. Transfer into Pastry Bag: Spoon the chocolaty mixture into a disposable piping bag and carefully snip off the tip to prepare for piping the chips.
5. Pipe Chocolate Chips: Line a small cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Pipe small dots that resemble chocolate chips evenly spaced on the sheet until the entire mixture is used.
6. Freeze Chocolate Chips: Place the cookie sheet in the freezer and chill for 10 to 15 minutes or until the chocolate chips have fully solidified.
7. Release Chocolate Chips: Gently peel or bend the wax/parchment paper to release the solid chocolate chips. Transfer the chips to an airtight container for storage until ready to use.

Notes

• Use oil-based food coloring to prevent chocolate from seizing.
• If you don’t have lavender candy oil, you can substitute with a drop or two of lavender extract but adjust the amount cautiously as it can be potent.
• Store the chocolate chips in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator to maintain freshness and prevent melting.
• Do not overheat the chocolate to avoid burning or graininess.
• You can pipe larger or smaller chips depending on your desired use.

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