Peanut Butter Cup Snowman
Chocolate Project

By Bob Sherman

This fun project shows how to make a snowman face on peanut butter cups or other round chocolates. I used a jumbo PB cup mold for this, but the basic idea may be scaled down for any size chocolate or even round cookies. This technique may also be applied to store bought or finished chocolates.

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PLEASE NOTE!! - Although chocolate making is relatively safe for the entire family to participate, adult supervision is required.

Chocolate
I prefer to use chocolate wafers designed for home molding chocolate. My preferred brand is Merckens which works well with all chocolate molding projects, is available in a wide selection of colors, and tastes great.

Melting Chocolate
Either melting method may be used, but I find the double boiler works best for filling the mold. The small amounts of colored chocolate are more easily melted in a microwave.

Double Boiler - See Double Boiler Usage Instructions.

A microwave may also be used but care must be taken not to overheat the chocolate.

1. Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Heat for 30 seconds.
3. Remove and stir.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the chocolate is creamy.
5. Optimum usage temperature is about 90 degrees F. Do not place the thermometer in the microwave!

Chocolate Making Supplies And Materials

The following chocolate making supplies and other materials were used to make this project. Clicking on the item name will bring you to that item's page with a full description and ordering information.

• Jumbo Peanut butter Cup Mold
• Chocolate Coating - Milk chocolate was used here, but these can be made ion any flavor
• Non-Pareils -White
• Desiccated Coconut
• Large Eyes
• Carrots
• Caramel Bits
• Double Boiler
• Thermometer

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1
The mold is used without modifications.

Step 2
Make peanut butter cups, but do not fill the mold cavities to the top. Click here if you need peanut butter cup making instructions. Do not remove from the mold at this stage.

Step 3
Spoon several Tablespoons of melted chocolate atop the molded PB cups and rap against the counter to level them.

Note: If you are not molding your own or have already de molded your chocolates, use a pastry brush to apply a thick layer of chocolate to the top.

Step 4
Immediately position the eyes, carrot nose, and caramel bit mouth.

Step 5
Place the mold atop a plate or cookie sheet and sprinkle liberally with white non-pareils.

Step 6
Allow the chocolate to cool then pour off the excess non-pareils. These may be recovered for reuse on the next one.

Step 7
Place in a freezer just until it de molds easily (approximately 5 - 7 minutes).

Step 8
Another method for decorating these is to use desiccated coconut. Repeat steps 1 through 4.

Step 9
Sprinkle liberally with desiccated coconut. Again, allow to cool then pour off the excess coconut for reuse.

Step 10
Place in a freezer just until it de molds easily (approximately 5 - 7 minutes).

Step 11
Two different looks, but both have a unique charm.

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Disclaimer: The information presented here is accurate to the best of my knowledge and common chocolate making practices as of the time of this writing - November 2007. The author and the publisher accept no liability for the use or misuse of any of the information presented in this article. This article is presented for informational purposes and is used at your own risk.

Author: Bob Sherman

Publisher: Bobby's Craft Boutique Inc.

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