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Pour the chocolate chips into the microwave safe bowl and place them in the microwave.
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Set the microwave for the half or 50 percent power level. This is important because the chocolate will burn if cooked on full strength.
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Run the microwave at half strength for 40 seconds. Take the bowl out and stir the chocolate well.
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Repeat Step 3 until the chocolate is just melted. Once it is melted do not heat longer as it will burn. Use the chocolate quickly before it hardens.
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TIPS AND WARNINGS
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Always remember to stir well between each 40 seconds of heating.
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The total time needed to melt the chocolate will vary from microwave to microwave.
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To keep the chocolate from hardening as quickly once melted, add a few drops of vegetable oil. The chocolate may be a little softer when hardened if you do this, but it is easier to bite into.
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To harden candies quickly, place a tray of chocolate coated candies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Chocolate easily burns. When heated too long it clumps together and makes an unusable mess.
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Make sure the microwave is always on half strength when heating the chocolate.
