44 Recipes That Start with a Bag of White Chocolate Chips (2024)

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44 Recipes That Start with a Bag of White Chocolate Chips (1)Lisa KaminskiUpdated: Feb. 13, 2024

    White chocolate chips are incredibly versatile. Check out our favorite recipes that put these morsels to delicious use.

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    Rhubarb Cranberry Cookies

    I like the sudden hit of sweetness when you bite into the white chips. It really complements the tart flavor from the rhubarb and cranberries. —Elaine Scott, Lafayette, Indiana

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    White Candy Bark

    This speedy candy recipe can be varied depending on the type of fruit or nuts you have on hand. Since we have a walnut tree, I use walnuts, but pecans could also be substituted, as well as dried cherries in place of the cranberries. —Marcia Snyder, Grand Junction, Colorado

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    Over-the-Top Blueberry Bread Pudding

    This delicious Southern blueberry bread pudding boasts out-of-this-world flavor and eye appeal. You just may want to skip the main course and go straight to dessert. It’s a favorite for our summer celebrations. —Marilyn Haynes, Sylacauga, Alabama

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    Oreo Rice Krispies Treats

    These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Unicorn Manes

    Everyone loves a classic shortbread cookie. Make each cookie magical with a quick dip into melted baking chips and rainbow-colored sprinkles. Your unicorns will love these rainbow bites. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

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    Blackberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cups

    I read that white chocolate intensifies the flavor of blackberries. It’s true! The crunch of baking chips, the blackberry puree, and the sweet and salty pretzel crust make this a sensational mini dessert. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

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    Tiger Butter Fudge

    My younger brother and I share a passion for candy making. This smooth and creamy tiger butter fudge is from a co-worker of mine. —Peg Kipp, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

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    Orange Cranberry Cookie Bars

    These cranberry cookie bars combine two beloved holiday flavors and top a delicious soft crust with cream cheese icing. We enjoy these during the holiday season. —Jennifer Blakely, Visalia, California

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    Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

    These chocolate-covered pretzels came from my grandma, who loves to make candy and treats for my students. I have followed in her footsteps and make these for people at work and for other family members. —Aimee Worth, Fair Oaks, California

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    Dipped Gingersnaps

    I get tremendous satisfaction making and giving time-tested yuletide treats like these dipped gingersnaps. Dipping them in white chocolate makes much-loved gingersnaps even more special. —Laura Kimball, West Jordan, Utah

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    Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark

    I love the combination of flavors in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash. —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois

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    Vermont Maple Cookies

    I created this recipe after tasting maple cookies with a maple glaze at a bakery in Stowe, Vermont, some years ago. I get many requests to bring them for bake sales, parties and ski trips. —Delores Day, Wolcott, Vermont

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    Chunky Blond Brownies

    Every bite of these chewy blondies is packed with chunks of white and semisweet chocolate and macadamia nuts. It's a potluck offering that stands out. —Rosemary Dreiske, Lemmon, South Dakota

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    Peanut Butter Snowballs

    This recipe for peanut butter ball cookies is a nice change from the typical milk chocolate and peanut butter combination. I once prepared them for a bake sale at my granddaughter’s school, and I’ve also put them in gift boxes to share with neighbors at Christmas. —Wanda Regula, Birmingham, Michigan

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    Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake Tart

    I first made this irresistible dessert for some dinner guests. They were overwhelmed by it's rich flavor and appearance. My husband commented that it was the best dessert he had ever eaten in his whole life. —Heather Bennett, Dunbar, West Virginia

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    Three-Chip English Toffee

    With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of melted chips plus a sprinkling of walnuts. Packaged in colorful tins, these pretty pieces make impressive gifts. —Lana Petfield, Richmond, Virginia

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    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. —Cathy Lennon, Newport, Tennessee

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    Cherry Swirl Fudge

    For festive fudge with a new "twist," give this confection a whirl! We used vanilla chips instead of chocolate ones and added sweet cherry flavoring. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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    Magic Wands

    These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the colors to fit any party theme. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota

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    Cranberry Pecan Cookies

    These are so tasty and simple to prepare! Each delightful little cookie is loaded with cranberries, nuts and vanilla, giving them the taste of a treat that’s been slaved over. —Louise Hawkins, Lubbock, Texas

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    Cookies 'n' Cream Fudge

    I invented this confection for a bake sale at our children's school. Boy, was it a hit! The crunchy chunks of sandwich cookie soften a bit as the mixture mellows. It's so sweet that one panful serves a crowd. —Laura Lane, Richmond, Virginia

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    Drizzled Gingerbread Biscotti

    After stumbling across a community recipe for gingerbread biscotti, I made several batches and tweaked it to our tastes. These became an instant obsession at our house.—Susan Board, Palmer, Alaska

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    White Chocolate Cereal Bars

    A friend shared with me this fresh take on traditional crispy treats. My husband loves them, and I feel so efficient with their quick prep time. —Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama

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    White Chocolate Cranberry Almond Tart

    A sweet white chocolate drizzle perfectly balances the tangy cranberries in my signature holiday dessert. I also make this tart for local coffee houses and restaurants. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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    Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies

    This recipe came from my mom’s Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh plate of warm cookies on her counter. I learned some of her recipes by heart as a child, and I’ve been making these since high school. They taste like Christmas.—Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

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    White Chocolate Party Mix

    You won't be able to stop eating this irresistible white chocolate party mix. The light, sweet coating is great over cereal, peanuts, pretzels and M&M's. —Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana

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    Spearmint Thins

    No time to bake cookies from scratch? Create a tasty treat in little more than half an hour by doctoring butter-flavored crackers with vanilla chips and mint candies.—Kathleen Felton, Fairfax, Iowa

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    White Almond No-Bake Cookies

    My daughter and I like to try new recipes. We were out of chocolate chips one day, so we came up with this cookie using white chips.—Debbie Johnson, Winona Lake, IN

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    Chocolate Chip Brownies

    People love these rich chocolate chip brownies so much that I never take them anywhere without bringing along several copies of the recipe to hand out. The treats are wonderful to take on a picnic because you don't have to worry about melted frosting. —Brenda Kelly, Ashburn, Virginia

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    Magic Macaroons

    Peanut butter, candy corn and macaroons are three of my favorite things, so I combine them all to make one magical sweet that's perfect for Halloween. —Jeanette Nelson, Bridgeport, West Virginia

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    Coffee Bean Bark

    Chopped coffee beans add a yummy crunch to this pretty two-toned bark. Coffee lovers won’t be able to resist pieces of the chocolaty candy treat. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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    Red Velvet Peppermint Thumbprints

    Red velvet cookies and cakes are so pretty, but I always wish they had a bigger flavor. I infused these thumbprints with a peppermint pop. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

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    Toasting the pecans makes a huge difference in the taste of these cookies. The double chocolate drizzle also satisfies my cravings for chocolate. They are so fancy looking, your guests will think they came from the best baker in town! —Lindsay Weiss, Overland Park, Kansas

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    Peppermint Stick Cookies

    With cool mint flavor and a festive look, these whimsical creations will make you feel like you're in the North pole. The chilled dough is easy to shape, too. —Nancy Knapke, Fort Recovery, Ohio

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    Raspberry White Chocolate Bars

    A co-worker's mother gave me this gem of a recipe a few years back. I can never decide what's more appealing—the attractive look of the bars or their incredible aroma while they're baking! Everyone who tries these asks for the recipe. —Mimi Priesman, Pace, Florida

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    Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

    After making some delicious dessert bars, I was determined to turn the recipe into a chocolate peppermint cheesecake. This festive dessert is the result and one of my favorites to serve for the holidays. Whether I share it with family or give it as a gift, it always receives rave reviews. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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    Red Velvet White Chip Cookies

    These cookies are soft, chewy and taste as good as they sound. The first time I baked them, I took them to an aunt's yard sale. Now they’re my go-to for any special event. —Samantha Gstalder, Montoursville, Pennsylvania

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    Dried Cranberry Scones

    I go on vacation with my best friend to Michigan every July. Her cousin is allowed to come, too—but only if she brings her special cherry scones! I make them with cranberries for the holidays. Don't try to double this recipe. If you need more than 12, make two separate batches of dough. —Sherry Leonard, Whitsett, North Carolina

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    Orange Dreams

    A fellow teacher shared this recipe with me. We have several great cooks on our teaching staff, and each of us takes turns bringing special treats to the lounge. These moist, chewy cookies with a pleasant orange flavor are a favorite.—Susan Warren, North Manchester, Indiana

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    Almond Chocolate Biscotti

    These white chocolate-drizzled cookies are a cinch to make, so I’m always happy to whip up a batch. This is good because my neighbors always look forward to them! —Ginger Chatfield, Muscatine, Iowa

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    Easy Cake Mix Bars

    I take this dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It's one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love to share them because they're so easy to eat, easy to make and easy on the wallet. —Amy Rose, Ballwin, Missouri

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    White Chocolate Maple Pecan Macaroons

    I love macaroons and wanted to add a different twist to them with white chocolate and pecans, some of my favorite ingredients. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania

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    Originally Published: May 10, 2021

    44 Recipes That Start with a Bag of White Chocolate Chips (43)

    Lisa Kaminski

    Lisa is a formerTaste of Home editor and passionate baker. During her tenure, she poured her love of all things sweet (and sometimes savory) into Bakeable, Taste of Home's baking club. Lisa also dedicated her career here to finding and testing the best ingredients, kitchen gear and home products for our Test Kitchen-Preferred program. At home, you'll find her working on embroidery and other crafts.

    44 Recipes That Start with a Bag of White Chocolate Chips (2024)

    FAQs

    Are Ghirardelli white chips the same as white chocolate? ›

    The explanation for the difference can be found on the ingredient label. True white chocolate, almost always sold in bar form, contains cocoa butter. White baking chips contain no cocoa butter and thus can't be labeled “chocolate,” but they do contain partially hydrogenated oil (usually palm kernel oil).

    Can white chocolate chips be substituted for white baking chocolate? ›

    Without a kitchen scale, be aware that 1 ¼ cups of chips are the roughly equivalent to an 8-oz bar of baking chocolate. It you have a scale it is much easier weigh out replacements in ounces. White chocolate chips tend to be thick and clumpy due to additives that make them somewhat resistant to melting.

    Is white morsels the same as white chocolate? ›

    Many products replace some—or all—of that cocoa butter with refined fats: palm kernel oil, palm oil, or a combination of the two. These products can't legally be called white chocolate. Instead, they're labeled white baking wafers, white morsels, or white melting chips.

    Will melted white chocolate chips harden? ›

    Chocolate that is melted but not tempered will begin to re-solidify as it cools. To keep the chocolate nice and smooth while you're using it, say if you're dipping strawberries, keep the chocolate over the water pan of the double boiler - but off of the stove - so that the steam continues to keep the chocolate warm.

    Do Ghirardelli white chocolate chips melt? ›

    How do I melt Ghirardelli white chocolate chips? Even though there is no such a thing as “white chocolate “ (there is no cocoa solids in this concoction), you can melt this stuff using the double boiler process. You add them to a heat resistant bowl, then put the bowl inside a second one containing simmering water.

    What is the best white chocolate brand? ›

    • Chocolat Madagascar- 45% White Chocolate (ICA White Plain Award Winner 2018) ...
    • Omnom- Coffee and Milk (ICA Flavoured White Gold Award 2018) ...
    • Fossa - Salted Egg White Chocolate. ...
    • Karuna - White Chocolate with Blackcurrants. ...
    • Jordi's- 40% White Chocolate with Nibs (AOC Bronze Award 2020) ...
    • Try our top white bars.

    What can I replace white chocolate with in a recipe? ›

    Sweetened Condensed Milk with Vanilla: For recipes that require the creamy texture and sweetness of white chocolate, sweetened condensed milk flavoured with a bit of vanilla extract can be an effective substitute.

    Do white chocolate chips melt in cookies? ›

    The Best White Chocolate to Use for Melting

    To achieve a smooth melted texture, use a bar of white chocolate or white chocolate chunks, not white chocolate chips. White chocolate chips contain stabilizers to keep the chip in that form even when melted in the oven—and they will not melt as nicely as chunks or a bar.

    What does white chocolate do in baking? ›

    White chocolate is often used as a decoration because it creates contrast with darker chocolates. It is also used as an addition in many cookies and other baked goods such as biscotti, scones, and more. As with other chocolates, white chocolate in cookies and cakes adds texture as well, due to its fat content.

    Can I use white chocolate chips instead of candy melts? ›

    Can I use melted white chocolate instead of candy melts? Yes! If you do not have candy melts, you can use white chocolate chips or white chocolate bars instead. If the consistency of the chocolate becomes too thick, you can stir 1 tablespoon of coconut oil into the melted chocolate.

    What flavor is white chocolate chips? ›

    Instead, white chocolate has a sweet, creamy, and vanilla-like flavor, and is a milder type and “chocolate” confection alternative. What's really inside white chocolate desserts like cakes and cookies, then?

    Why won t my white chocolate chips melt? ›

    Because white chocolate is so finicky, it can easily seize if steam or water gets into the bowl while you're melting the chocolate, or if it overcooks.

    Why are my white chocolate baking chips not melting? ›

    If the white chocolate still will not melt after stirring it for about a minute or so, you can continue microwaving it in 30-second intervals at 50 percent power. Stir the white chocolate in between intervals to give it a chance to melt outside of the microwave.

    What is the difference between white chocolate chips and white baking chips? ›

    White baking chips, often mistaken for white chocolate, indeed share a similar appearance, but that's where the resemblance ends. Here's why white baking chips fall short of the real deal: Missing Cocoa Butter: The fundamental ingredient that sets white chocolate apart from white baking chips is cocoa butter.

    What's the difference between white chocolate chips and chocolate chips? ›

    The amount of cocoa butter is key here: many products out there that look like white chocolate, especially chips, contain very little, if any, cocoa butter. If you look carefully, they're actually labeled white baking chips or morsels, and usually contain mostly milk, oil, and sugar.

    Can you substitute white chocolate chips for white candy coating? ›

    Candy melts and white chocolate both can be used for coating and dipping. However, candy melts are used for those purposes only, while white chocolate can be used for decorating, flavoring, and other applications.

    Can I substitute white chocolate chips for chocolate chips? ›

    Chocolate chips are designed to keep their shape when heated, not dissolve into the batter. They cannot be used in place of melted chocolate. However, if a recipe calls for chips, semi-sweet, milk or white chocolate chips are interchangeable.

    What is the difference between white chocolate chips and white melting wafers? ›

    Chocolate Melting Wafers are small disk-like pieces of chocolate that are preferable for melting (over chocolate chips) because they have no stabilizers in them. These are great for dipping truffles and candy or whenever you need to melt chocolate for baking.

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