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Homemade Chocolate Bars
Emma Williams Ava

Homemade Chocolate Bars

Craft your own custom chocolate bars at home with this simple guide. Melt your favorite chocolate, add delicious mix-ins, and chill to create personalized treats in minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bars
Course: Confectionery, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, British, Global
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-8 ounces chocolate, melted (and tempered if needed)
Optional Mix-ins
  • mix-ins or toppings like toffee bits, cookie pieces, nuts, dried fruits, caramel bits, and more

Equipment

  • Candy bar mold
  • Non-stick loaf pan
  • Rectangle plastic container
  • Toothpick
  • Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pour melted chocolate into your chosen mold or container.
  2. Stir in optional toppings before pouring, or add them on top of the wet chocolate.
  3. Tap the mold several times to release any trapped air bubbles.
  4. Pop any visible air bubbles with a toothpick or knife.
  5. Tap the mold again to ensure a smooth top surface.
  6. Chill pure chocolate bars in the refrigerator or compound chocolate in the freezer for about 10 minutes, until hardened.
  7. Carefully remove the hardened candy bars from the mold.

Notes

This recipe offers endless customization options! Experiment with various chocolate types and a wide array of mix-ins to create your perfect candy bar. Tempering pure chocolate ensures a smooth, glossy finish and stable texture.