DIY Chocolate Hearts

February 9, 2021

 How To Make DIY Chocolate Hearts

Prep Time
Prep: 1-2 minutes
Cook: 15 -17 minutes
Total: about 20 minutes

Ingredients
  • Candy Heart Mold
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • Sandwich bags
  • Sprinkles
  • Pink, Red and White Candy Melts (about 10 of each color)
Steps
  1. Microwave your chocolate chips until fully melted using 30 second intervals and stirring in between.
  2. Once done, fill your mold with the melted chocolate.
  3. Place the mold in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to cool.
  4. Once the chocolate has cooled (about 15 minutes) microwave your candy melts using 30 second intervals.
  5. Once the candy melts are melted, add each color to their own sandwich bag.
  6. Take your chocolate hearts out from the mold and drizzle the melted candy melts over the chocolate.
  7. Add sprinkles.
  8. Place in gift box or enjoy!
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