How to Make Home Made Chocolates
To make home made chocolates, start by melting some chocolate chips or a chocolate bar in the microwave for 30 seconds. Then, pour the melted chocolate into a candy mold, muffin tin, plastic cup, or any other container you want to use. To enhance the flavor of your home made chocolates, sprinkle some chopped nuts or pieces of candy over the top of them. Once you've poured all the chocolate into your mold, put it in the refrigerator and wait for the chocolates to cool and harden before serving.
Gather your ingredients. Here's what you'll need to make simple chocolate candies: 8 ounces chopped chocolate bars or chips Optional mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit or shredded coconut Optional fillings like caramel, peanut butter or jam Choose chocolate to use. Any type of solid chocolate bar or chocolate chips will work using this technique. Choose milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate to make into candies. Melt the chocolate. Place it in a microwave safe bowl and put it in the microwave. Cook it on high for 30 seconds, then open the microwave and stir the chocolate. Cook it for another 30 seconds and stir again. Repeat until the chocolate is completely melted. You can mix in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, dried fruit pieces, or other mix-ins to customize your chocolate. Add a few drops of peppermint extract if you want to make mint chocolate. Pour the chocolate into molds. While it's still hot, pour the melted chocolate into individual candy molds. Molds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and can be found at kitchen supply stores. Fill the molds to their rims. If necessary, use the back of a spoon to smooth the chocolate into the corners. If you don't have candy molds, get creative and make your own. Use mini muffin tins, small paper cups, shot glasses, or another type of container as molds. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/2b\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet1.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} To help the chocolate settle, you can lift it a few inches above the counter and let it drop. This removes air bubbles and smooths out the chocolate. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet2.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} To make filled chocolates, fill the molds halfway, then spoon a bit of caramel, peanut butter, or another filling in the center of the chocolate. Pour more chocolate on top of the filling to fill the mold to the top. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/90\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet3.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet3.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/90\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet3.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet3.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Sprinkle the chocolate with sprinkles or other decorations if you wish. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet4.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b7\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet4.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-3Bullet4.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Let the chocolates cool. Leave them on the counter to harden or put them in the refrigerator. Let them get completely cool before you try to take them out of the molds. Remove the chocolates from the molds. Carefully pop them out of the molds. Eat them right away or wrap them in chocolate wrappers to give as gifts. Finished.  Gather your ingredients. Here's what you'll need to make chocolate truffles: 8 ounces chopped chocolate bars or chips 1/2 cup cream 1 tablespoon liqueur or a few drops of flavoring Cocoa powder or nuts for coating Make the chocolate mixture. Place the chocolate pieces in a large ceramic or heatproof bowl. Put the cream in a small saucepan and heat it on the stove until it comes to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and combined with the cream. Add flavoring. If you want to add liqueur or another flavoring, such as vanilla or peppermint extract, stir it into the melted chocolate mixture. Let the chocolate cool. Pour it into a baking pan or cake pan and let it stand on the counter until the mixture thickens a bit. Stir it once more, then cover it with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let the chocolate cool for 2 hours. Check to make sure the chocolate has thoroughly cooled before moving on to the next step. It will be much more difficult to handle if it's still warm. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet1.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} It's fine to melt the chocolate and chill it overnight if you want to make truffles the next day. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/4a\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4a\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet2.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-9Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Scoop the chocolate. Use a small ice cream scoop or a rounded teaspoon to scoop chocolate from the pan. Shape it into a ball with your hands, working quickly so the chocolate doesn't melt. Place the chocolate truffle on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper, to keep it from sticking. Repeat with the remaining chocolate, taking care to make the truffles equal in size. If the chocolate starts melting as you handle it, try coating your hands in cocoa powder, or running them under cool water and thoroughly drying them before continuing. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/ed\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/ed\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet1.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} You can also place the chocolate back in the refrigerator to cool it down as necessary. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/ee\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet2.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/ee\/Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet2.jpg\/aid293683-v4-728px-Make-Home-Made-Chocolates-Step-10Bullet2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"} Coat the truffles. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or another topping of your choice to coat them. Be sure each side is coated evenly. Store the truffles. If you aren't eating them right away, store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Since they contain cream, they shouldn't be left too long at room temperature. Gather your ingredients. Here's what you'll need to make homemade chocolate bars: 1 cup cocoa butter 1 cup dutch process cocoa powder 1/2 cup honey, maple syrup or agave nectar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Melt the cocoa butter and sweetener. Place the cocoa butter and sweetener (be it honey, maple syrup or agave nectar) in a bowl. Microwave it on high until the cocoa butter is completely melted, then stir the ingredients together until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla. Stir them into the mixture until the ingredients are completely blended and no lumps of cocoa powder remain. Pour the chocolate into molds. Use candy molds or create bars of chocolate by pouring the mixture into the bottom of a small baking pan, such as a bread loaf pan. Let the chocolate cool. Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator to speed things along. If you're making chocolate bars, score the chocolate to create bar shapes halfway through to make the bars easier to cut later. Remove the chocolate from the molds. Pop the chocolate candies from the molds, or cut the chocolate into bars. Store chocolate you don't immediately eat in the refrigerator. Finished.  
Gather your ingredients. Choose chocolate to use. Melt the chocolate. Pour the chocolate into molds. Let the chocolates cool. Remove the chocolates from the molds. Finished. Gather your ingredients. Make the chocolate mixture. Add flavoring. Let the chocolate cool. Scoop the chocolate. Coat the truffles. Store the truffles. Gather your ingredients. Melt the cocoa butter and sweetener. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla. Pour the chocolate into molds. Let the chocolate cool. Remove the chocolate from the molds. Finished. 