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| Item | Amount Used |
| Cauldron Chocolate Mold | One. |
| Halloween
Pretzel Lolly Assortment 1 Chocolate Mold |
One needed. See Halloween Molds for other styles of pretzel lollys. |
| Chocolate | White, Milk, Green, and Dark chocolate were used here |
| Mold Clips | One package. |
| Thermometer | One |
| Double Boiler | For melting chocolate. A microwave may also be used. |
| Cello Gusseted Bags | Optional - great for packaging these. |
| Halloween Twist Tie | Optional. Black or Orange twist ties look good on these too. |
| Pretzel Rods | One. |
| Gummy Worms | Three. Alternate versions use other candy of your choice. |
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| 1. The mold halves need to be separated then the flat area trimmed to 1/2 inch from the mold cavity using a scissors. Next a sharp knife is used to carefully cut the top out. Leave a 1/8 inch lip around the top opening. | 2. Visually align the mold halves, then clip together. Position in a bowl to hold it upright. Note: Notice that I have removed the alignment pins from the mold sheet - these are usually inaccurate and visually aligning the halves is better. |
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| 3. Fill the mold at least 3/4 with dark chocolate. Use a spoon to ensure that the entire inside has good coverage and to dissipate any trapped air. | 4. Allow to sit for a few moments then pour the chocolate out. |
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| 5. Place in the freezer for 1 minute, then repeat steps 3 and 4. | 6. The mold now has a nice thick coating of chocolate. I allow these to cool at room temperature until hard, then place them in the freezer for several minutes until they de mold easily. |
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| 7. The cauldron after de molding. It may be used as a dessert cup or filled with candy at this point. | 8. I wanted something a bit more elaborate for this project. A ghost pretzel lolly was used. The pretzel is broken off at the base of the chocolate. |
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Author: Bob Sherman
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