semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌse-mē-ˈswēt 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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For this luscious dessert from cookbook author Leah Koenig, the traditional coconut macaroon gets a double dose of chocolate: cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips.
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Leah Koenig, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
Caramel Chocolate Chip: chewy cookies with rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
Caramel Chocolate Chip: Chewy cookies with caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Chocolate ganache—made simply with heavy cream and chocolate—creates the indulgent filling of this no-bake pie, showcasing the rich flavor of semisweet chocolate.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
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Leah Koenig, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
Caramel Chocolate Chip: chewy cookies with rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
Caramel Chocolate Chip: Chewy cookies with caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Chocolate ganache—made simply with heavy cream and chocolate—creates the indulgent filling of this no-bake pie, showcasing the rich flavor of semisweet chocolate.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for semisweet
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semisweet
adjective
semi·sweet
ˌsem-i-ˈswēt
ˌsem-ˌī-
: slightly sweetened
semisweet chocolate
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