Substitute for Semi-sweet Chocolate

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Can I use cocoa instead of semi-sweet chocolate?

Substitute for Semi-sweet Chocolate

To substitute for 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, melted, or a cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted, use six tablespoons cocoa plus 1/4 cup shortening plus 7 tablespoons sugar.

   

Comments

7/25/2011 2:17:46 AM
Rayna said:

Sounds pretty good. Going to make chocolate glaze using the substitution.




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