Chocolate chips are small, sweet pieces of solid chocolate, typically used as an ingredient in desserts like cookies, muffins, and cakes, or as a topping for ice cream and yogurt. They are designed to add chocolate flavor and texture, often with a smooth texture that can maintain its shape during baking while melting to create a gooey texture. Chocolate chips come in various types, such as milk, dark, and white chocolate, and are manufactured in small, teardrop-like shapes for easy handling and usage