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A: There are two good ways to melt chips, white chocolate or otherwise: over a double-boiler or in the microwave. In a double boiler, make sure the water underneath is simmering, not boiling. Watch ...

I'm having trouble getting butterscotch chips to melt. I tried it on the stove with a homemade double boiler and I tried the microwave. They just dried out. I have the same trouble when I try to melt ...

It may sound simple, but melting chocolate can be intimidating if you've ever been left with chunky, crumbly results. Leaving it for just a few seconds too long or unattended can lead to a disastrous, ...

This article originally appeared on Spoon U and was written by Kara Schiaparelli. It has been given minor edits before re-posting. Working with chocolate can be pretty intimidating. I know I've ...

I tried to melt some chocolate the other day using chocolate chips, and what a disaster! What did I do wrong? I don't want to try it again until I figure out what happened. You didn't really do ...