How to Make Milk Chocolate From Cocoa

Fewer foods evoke as much love and devotion as chocolate. While there are countless varieties of milk chocolate out there from Hershey's bars to luxury brands, there is something to be said for making your own. The steps and tips below should help you do just that, with a little room for creativity as you try your hand at being a milk chocolatier.

Things You'll Need

• (Recipe yields one cup of chocolate)
• - 6 tablespoons of cocoa
• -7 tablespoons of sugar
• -½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• -¼ cup of whole milk
• -Mold or ice cube tray
• -Refrigerator

Instructions

1. Add the cocoa, sugar, and milk into a large mixing bowl and stir together until the ingredients become a thick and creamy liquid.

2. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix well. If you choose to add any other spices or flavorings to your milk chocolate, this is the time to do so.

3. Make sure that the mixture is smooth, well-blended, and ready to be hardened. Pour the chocolate into a molded pan or tray, such as a cupcake tin or even an ice cube tray.

4. Put the pan into the refrigerator and let the chocolate harden for no longer than 45 minutes. When it's ready, remove the tray, pop out the chocolates, and prepare to enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• - Feel free to add extra ingredients to make different milk chocolate varieties. Some tasty additions include coconut, cinnamon, or even chili powder to create an exotic taste. -When shopping for ingredients, keep in mind that the higher the quality, the better your milk chocolate will likely turn out.

• Do not melt or heat the chocolate mixture before hardening, as doing so may compromise the smooth, creamy texture and taste.

Resources

• Website dedicated to making and manufacturing chocolate.
• Webpage with lengthy definition of milk chocolate.
• Forum where users exchange chocolate-making tips.