Milk chocolate chips

Milk chocolate chips are small pieces or drops of chocolate made primarily from milk, sugar, and cocoa, designed to melt slightly when baked without completely losing their shape. This ingredient is very popular in baking, especially for making cookies, muffins, brownies, and other desserts, providing a sweet, creamy flavor and a pleasant texture.

The origin of milk chocolate chips dates back to the American industrial baking industry, where they became popular in the first half of the 20th century as a practical way to add solid chocolate to recipes. Since then, they have spread to many countries and are a staple in both home and professional baking.

Regarding their properties, they contain cocoa, which provides antioxidants like flavonoids, along with fats, sugar, and powdered milk, which give them their characteristic sweet and creamy flavor. Milk chocolate chips are a quick source of energy and can enhance the flavor and texture of any sweet preparation.

In different regions of Latin America, they are also known as "gotas de chocolate con leche", "perlas de chocolate con leche", or simply "chocolate en trocitos". All these terms refer to the same ingredient used to enhance desserts and baking recipes.