Skull Lollipops
Chocolate Project

By Bob Sherman

This fun project shows how to make chocolate skull pops. Although popular for Halloween, this is also an edible alternative to sugar skulls for Dias de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). I have included a few decorating methods here, but of course they may be mixed and matched as well as other methods used. As usual, the main limitation here is your own creativity.

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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.

• Skull Lolly Mold
• Chocolate Coating - Super White and Orchid were used here
• Non-Pareils - Black, Orange, and Red were used here
• Paint Brush
• 2 ounce Deluxe Squeeze Bottle
• #14 Star Tube
• Double Boiler
• Thermometer

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1
The mold is used without modifications.

Step 2
The mold cavities are filled with white chocolate then rapped against the counter to dislodge any trapped air. Insert the lolly sticks and roll them for better adhesion.

Note - These may also be made without lolly sticks.

Step 3
Allow to harden then place in a freezer until they demold easily.

Step 4
Non-Pareils: These are a colorful and tasty way to decorate these. Simply melt some white chocolate and apply to the area desired (such as the eye sockets shown here). Immediately sprinkle with non-pareils. This should be done in a pan so you can recover any excess for use on the next one. Allow to harden.

Step 5
Non-pareils should be used one color at a time to prevent the colors from mixing.

Step 6
Add as much or as few as desired.

Step 7
Another method for decorating these is to use a star tube in a deluxe squeeze bottle or decorating bag. This works best with royal icing, but colored chocolate may be used. For this article I used colored chocolate, but as you can see it is harder to work with than icing.

Step 8
Decorate as desired.

Step 9
Several finished skull pops. There are many possible ways to decorate these.

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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 - October 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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