Microwave Melted Chocolate

Ingredients

• chocolate chopped into small even pieces or chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the chocolate into a microwave safe bowl...: Place the chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and place it in the microwave.

2. 2

   Set the cook time to 2 minutes and...: Set the cook time to 2 minutes and start the microwave. Do not step away. Stop the microwave every 15-20 seconds and stir the chocolate with a rubber spatula. At first, the chocolate will still be solidified, but this will help to evenly distrubute the heat.

3. 3

   Stop heating the chocolate and remove it from...: Stop heating the chocolate and remove it from the microwave once the chocolate is mostly liquid but there are a few solid pieces remaining. Continue stirring until completely melted.

4. 4

   Use the melted chocolate for chocolate glaze, to...: Use the melted chocolate for chocolate glaze, to make chocolate buttercream, or to dip strawberries or other things in.