For guaranteed memorable chocolate chip cookies.

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Chocolate chips are the unsung hero of my baking cupboard.

As a self-proclaimed Costco girl, Ive always been partial to Kirkland brand.

Mixing chocolate chips into a bowl of cookie dough

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Costcos bag of chocolate chips was gigantic (Im talking 4 1/2 pounds!

Sadly, all good things must come to an end, and the Kirkland chips have been discontinued.

An uncooked chocolate chip should have a rich chocolate flavor and a creamy finish.

A bowl of chocolate chips

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Due to the additives used to make them, lesser-quality brands dont always melt well either.

When baked, a chocolate chip should melt into an irresistible puddle without running all over the place.

Sheehan prizes Ghirardellis flavor fresh out of the bag and the Instagram-worthy puddles they form when baked.

A bag of ghiradelli semi-sweet chocolate chips on an illustrated background

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Like Splawn, she loves the semi-sweet best.

Not only are they wonderful in my chocolate chip cookies, but they are extremely snackable, as well.

They’re rich with a nice balanced cocoa flavor, not too bitter or too sweet.

I keep a few bags stashed in my pantry at all times!

I definitely find that the Ghirardelli chips are less waxy, says Pryor.

She also prizes their high cocoa content.