Chocolate-covered potato chips facts for kids
Chocolate-covered potato chips surrounded by shortbread cookies
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| Course | Appetizer, dessert, party snack |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | North Dakota |
| Main ingredients | Potato chips, chocolate or cocoa solids |
Chocolate-covered potato chips are a tasty snack from the United States. They are made by dipping potato chips into melted chocolate. These chips are coated with chocolate, making a fun mix of salty and sweet. People enjoy them as a snack, or serve them at parties as an appetizer or dessert. They are especially popular in North Dakota.
A Sweet History
Chocolate-covered potato chips have been around for many years. Exactly how they started is not fully known. A company called Widman's Candy, which began in 1885, has a long history with these treats.
For a long time, these special chips, sometimes called "chippers," have been made in the Grand Forks, North Dakota area. Widman's, other candy makers, and even people at home have created them. They first appeared in stores in Chicago in 1985. A company called Executive Sweets introduced them to the wider market.
How They Are Made
To make chocolate-covered potato chips, people usually use regular or plain-flavored potato chips. These chips often have ridges. Ridged chips are chosen because they are stronger. This helps them hold the chocolate coating better.
The ridges also help the chocolate flavor. The melted chocolate can fill the spaces between the ridges, making each bite extra delicious. The type of chocolate used is usually milk chocolate. This kind of chocolate is easy to melt and coat other foods smoothly.
When chocolate is melted for dipping, it is often "tempered." Tempering chocolate means heating and cooling it carefully. This process makes the chocolate look shiny and attractive after it dries. You can sometimes find chocolate-covered potato chips in special food stores or the gourmet section of grocery stores.
