How to Make Initials From Chocolate

Use chocolate to write anything.

Drawing someone's initials in chocolate can make a great treat on its own, or serve as a topping for a luxurious dessert. Fortunately, you don't have to special order this treat or purchase a lot of fancy equipment to get the effect. With a few common items around your home, you can create any initials you want from chocolate. With the extra chocolate you'll probably have, you can even create some more designs, like butterflies or flowers. Does this Spark an idea?

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Printer (optional)
Paper (optional)
Cookie sheet
Wax paper
Plastic bag
Chocolate pieces
Microwave
Scissors

Instructions

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  Print out the initials in the size and font you desire. If you have a steady hand and good handwriting, you can skip this step, but most people will want a guide to follow.
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  Place the printed paper on the cookie sheet and cover with wax paper. You'll be able to see the letter design through the wax paper.
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  Break the chocolate into small pieces and put it in the plastic bag.
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  Microwave the chocolate inside the plastic bag in 20-second intervals until it's melted. Squish the bag to feel for any solid pieces and microwave again, if necessary.
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  Cut off a small corner of the bag. This is your writing tip, so don't make it too large or you'll have trouble with fine details.
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  Pipe the chocolate from the bag onto the wax paper, using the printed paper underneath as a guide. If the lines are thick, you may need to go over the area a few times.
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  Allow the chocolate to cool down and harden. This can take several hours, depending on how thick you've piped it. Refrigerate it to help it cool down faster.
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  Remove the chocolate initials from the wax paper and use as you desire.