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Chocolate-covered potato chips surrounded by shortbread cookies | |
| Place of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Region or state | North Dakota |
| Main ingredients | Potato chips, chocolate or cocoa solids |
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A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off. (UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand) A fried strip of potato of square or rectangular cross-section; a french fry. (US, Australia and New Zealand) A crisp, fried, thin slice of vegetable, usually potato. A dried piece of dung used as fuel. A chip of paint fell off the wall. A damaged area of a surface where a chip has broken off. This cup has a chip in it. A token that is used in place of cash when gambling. Poker chip This chip is worth $1. (electronics) A small circuit used in certain electronic devices. Computer chip A thin, baked or fried piece of vegetable, usually potato. Milk Chocolate Foil Wrapped Poker Chips are a perfect gift for any of your high rolling friends, and the ideal accompaniment for your next poker night. We think these are a great way to bet on a Royal Flush! Just be careful, because you do not want to lose all of your chocolate. Better order extra. There are approximately 70 Poker Chips per pound.
Chocolate-covered potato chips are an American snack food or confectionery, consisting of potato chips that have been dipped into melted chocolate or cocoa, and coated with the chocolate. They are used for snacking like potato chips, and also served at parties or get togethers as appetizers and dessert items, especially in North Dakota.
History[edit]
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The 'chipper' has existed for many years, although the facts about its creation and history are in dispute. Widman's Candy, founded in 1885, has a long history with the product.[1][2][3][4] For many years, these treats, called 'chippers', have been made in the Grand Forks, North Dakota area by Widman's, other commercial confectioneries, and at homes.[2][3][4][5][6]
They were introduced into the market in Chicago in 1985 by a company called Executive Sweets.[7]
Preparation[edit]
The potato chips used are usually the regular or plain tasting ridged shaped potato chips. Ridged chips are used because they tend to be more sturdy and can hold the heavy chocolate. It also allows the chocolate flavor to be enhanced as the chocolate is allowed to build between the ridges of the chip. The kind of chocolate used is usually milk chocolate that is easily tempered for coating other foods. The tempering of chocolate is to lend an attractive, glossy appearance to the chocolate after it has been melted to the consistency for dipping. Chocolate covered potato chips may also be found in the gourmet section of grocery stores or at a specialty foods store.
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References[edit]
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- ^carol Widman's Candy company website. Accessed August 6, 2009.
- ^ abRoad Food websiteArchived 2010-01-02 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 6, 2009.
- ^ abAP, 'Candy Co. Sues Fargo Woman Over Web Site,' February 5, 2007, found at WCCO website[permanent dead link]. Accessed August 6, 2009.
- ^ abDan Kaercher, Taste of the Midwest, p. 149, found at Google Books. Accessed August 6, 2009.
- ^Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visotr's Bureau official websiteArchived 2009-02-10 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 6, 2009.
- ^Offbeat Travel websiteArchived 2009-06-14 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 6, 2009.
- ^The Chicago Tribune, on November 21, 1985, wrote: 'The mail recently brought a sample box of the latest chocolate gimmick: chocolate-covered potato chips. After wrinkling my nose and groaning, I tried one. Not bad. In fact, surprisingly good.'