How to Make Chocolate Hearts

Make sweet homemade chocolate hearts with just a few ingredients and simple kitchen supplies! This fun and easy treat is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or just surprising someone with a handmade gift. Add your favorite candies, sprinkles or fillings to create unique chocolate hearts that look great and taste even better.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE CHOCOLATE HEARTS

• 3-4 chocolate bars
• Chocolate mold
• Medium saucepan
• Large saucepan
• Water
• Candy, sprinkles or fillings like caramel or peanut butter (optional)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

STEP 1: Start with about 3-4 chocolate bars. Break them into small pieces in a medium saucepan.

STEP 2: Make a double boiler. Place a large saucepan on the stovetop and add about an inch of water. Place the medium saucepan on the inside of the larger one. Bring the water to boil.

STEP 3: Allow the chocolate to melt. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t stick or burn.

STEP 4: Once melted, turn off the stove and remove the medium saucepan from the larger pan and allow it to cool for about 2 minutes.

Ask an adult for help because there could be hot water at the bottom of the saucepan.

STEP 5: Use a spoon to scoop the melted chocolate into your heart molds. Fill them to the top.

Tip: Once your mold is filled, smooth out the top by gently moving the mold side to side.

STEP 6: Place your mold in the freezer for about one hour so the chocolate can harden.

STEP 7: Time to pop out the hearts. Place your thumb under the mold and pop the hearts out one by one. You can turn the mold upside down.

Tip: Don’t be scared to get creative. Add candy, sprinkles or filling, like caramel or peanut butter, to the hearts. Layer the bottom of your mold with chocolate. Insert your filling and top it with more chocolate.

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