Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade chocolate bars in dark, milk, and white varieties using simple ingredients. Perfect for gifting or indulging!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cocoa butter (for all types)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for dark and milk chocolate)
- 1/4 cup milk powder (for milk and white chocolate)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: nuts, dried fruits, or flavorings
Instructions
- Melt cocoa butter in a double boiler over low heat.
- For dark chocolate: whisk in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- For milk chocolate: add milk powder along with cocoa powder and whisk until combined.
- For white chocolate: omit cocoa powder and add milk powder and powdered sugar, whisk until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into silicone chocolate molds.
- Tap molds gently to remove air bubbles.
- Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
- Unmold and store in an airtight container in a cool place.
Notes
- Use food-grade cocoa butter for best results.
- You can temper the chocolate for a glossy finish and better snap.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on how sweet you prefer your chocolate.
- Store in a cool, dry place to avoid melting or bloom.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg