Shamrock Pretzel Lollys
Chocolate Project

By Bob Sherman

Chocolate covered pretzels are very popular and by using a mold we can make them decorative. For this project I used a shamrock mold for Saint Patrick's Day, but these molds are available for most occasions.

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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.

Note: These look best in green chocolate, however green chocolate is white chocolate flavor. Since this does not appeal to everyone, the mold was painted rather than using all green.

Melting Chocolate
Either melting method may be used, but you need to melt a fairly large amount so I find the double boiler more convenient.

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 pouring temperature is about 90 degrees F. Note: Pouring chocolate molds hotter than 160 degrees F. will destroy the mold. 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.

Step By Step Instructions

1. The mold is used without modification.	2. Melt some green chocolate and paint the shamrocks. Adding a pinch of paramount crystals to the chocolate makes painting easier. Allow to harden before continuing
3. Fill the mold cavities approximately half way.	4. Insert the pretzels. Note that rolling them as shown provides a better bond.
5. The finished pretzel.	6. Add a finishing touch with a pretzel bag and green twist tie.

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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 - January 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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