How to Make a Chocolate House

A chocolate house is a wonderful treat for the holidays, but you can also make it any time of year. Besides being fun and tasty to create, it makes for beautiful centerpiece or gift once finished. Read on to learn how to make a chocolate house.

Things You'll Need

• Chocolate house mold
• Melting chocolate
• White frosting or peanut butter
• Candy for decorating
• Two pots

Instructions

1. Melt chocolate in a double broiler. You will need about 1 lb. of chocolate for a house. To make a double broiler, fill one pot with water and boil water. When water is boiling, place second pot on top with chocolate. Continuously stir chocolate until completely melted.

2. Pour melted chocolate into molds and place in freezer.

3. Once frozen, carefully remove chocolate from mold.

4. Construct the house using frosting or peanut butter as "glue." White frosting makes for a lovely snow scene, while peanut butter can be used if you don't want that winter-like look.

5. Use frosting or peanut butter as "glue" for the roof and sides of the house. Decorate the house with M&Ms, sprinkles and other candies.

Tips & Warnings

• If the chocolate pieces break when you remove them from the mold, pour melted chocolate in the cracks and re-freeze.

• Be careful not to get water into the melting chocolate when you are using the double boiler. If necessary, lower the temperature of the stove.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish