semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌse-mē-ˈswēt 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats.
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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Microwave remaining semisweet chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl on high, stirring about every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
How to Make Chocolate Bottoms In small bowl microwave 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz.) and 2 Tbsp.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
For a more intense, semisweet cookie, choose dark chocolate cocoa powder.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Microwave remaining semisweet chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl on high, stirring about every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
How to Make Chocolate Bottoms In small bowl microwave 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz.) and 2 Tbsp.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
For a more intense, semisweet cookie, choose dark chocolate cocoa powder.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌsem-i-ˈswēt
ˌsem-ˌī-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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