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| 1. This bunny mold lays flat so no propping is necessary. | 2. I have been using Merckens' Chocolate for many years and highly recommend it. |
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| 3. If using a microwave, stir after 30 seconds. | 4. Spoon the chocolate into the mold. |
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| 5. For each bunny you will need the head, front legs, and rear legs. The round body section is not used. Place in a freezer until they de mold easily. | 6. Place the front legs face down on the counter. Apply a dollop of melted chocolate to each. Because of the cooling time between steps, this goes much faster when you make a bunch at one time. |
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| 7. Place a marshmallow in place on each. Allow to cool. | 8. Apply a dollop of melted chocolate to the top of the marshmallow as shown. |
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| 9. Stand it up and position the hind legs. You may need to hold this in place for a bit. Allow to cool. | 10. Turn it so the front legs are facing up and use melted chocolate to adhere the head. Allow to cool. |
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| 11. Turn it face down and apply a mini marshmallow for the tail. Allow to cool. | 12. Optional - Dip a graham cracker in chocolate. Position the bunny before the chocolate hardens. |
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| 13. Optional - Placing a few jelly beans in Easter colors brightens these up. | 14. Optional - If you prefer, place the bunny on an un dipped graham cracker. Just apply melted chocolate to the feet first. |
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| 15. The finished project as I originally envisioned it. |
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.
| Item | Amount Used |
| Stacking Bunny Chocolate Mold | One needed |
| Chocolate | Your choice of colors |
| Thermometer | One |
| Marshmallows | One needed for each. |
| Mini Marshmallows | One needed for each. Optional, but enhances the appearance. |
| Graham Crackers | One for each. |
| Jelly Beans | Optional. 2 or more needed for each. |
| Double Boiler or electric fondue pot | For melting chocolate. A microwave may also be used. |
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Author: Bob Sherman
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