Chocolatohics know all too well that when a chocolate craving strikes, there is no stopping it! There is no better way to conquer your chocolately cravings than indulging in a rich, classic melt-in-your-mouth chocolate bar.
Now you can skip the candy counter and treat yourself to a delectable stash of mouth-watering luscious homemade chocolate right home. You’ll never want to waste money on expensive chocolate bars again, once you master this quick and easy recipe.
How To Make Homemade Chocolate
Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons food-grade cocoa butter (Anthony’s Organic Cocoa Butter Wafers)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Supplies
- double boiler or heatproof bowl and saucepan
- whisk
- chocolate mold
Directions
In a double boiler, melt the cocoa butter. If you don’t have a double boiler, place the cocoa butter in a metal or other heatproof bowl over a smaller saucepan of simmering water.
Once the cocoa butter has melted, add both the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Whisk until perfectly smooth and free of lumps. Next, pour in the vanilla extract. Stir.
Carefully pour your chocolate into your chosen mold or molds. Lightly tap on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Place your chocolate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours to harden.
After your chocolate has hardened, remove from the refrigerator. Pop the chocolate out of the molds. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Number of servings depends on thickness of mold(s) used
I Don’t Have Cocoa Butter. Can I Use Coconut Oil To Make Homemade Chocolate Instead?
Yes. You can use coconut oil in place of cocoa butter to make homemade chocolate in a pinch. You can also use butter. But, your chocolate bar won’t stay solid for long, as both coconut oil and butter melt fairly quickly when exposed to heat, unlike cocoa butter.
If you’re craving chocolate and don’t have cocoa butter on hand, preparing your homemade chocolate bars with either coconut oil or butter is a satisfactory option. Just make sure to keep your bars in the refrigerator, or you’ll have a melty mess.
I Don’t Own A Chocolate Mold. Do I Need To Buy One?
If you want your homemade chocolate to be Instagram ready, go ahead, and purchase our favorite silicone chocolate bar mold set. Your homemade chocolate will look like it came straight from the candy store!
But, if you’re all about the chocolate, and could care less about how it looks, you could certainly MacGyver your own molds. Think recycled yogurt cups, muffin tins, or baking sheets! Just make sure to grease those pans prior to pouring your chocolate for a smoother release.
Homemade Chocolate Variations
Our homemade chocolate recipe will please dark chocolate fanatics. But for those craving creamy milk chocolate or white chocolate, use the following ingredients for a velvetier, smoother treat.
Homemade Milk Chocolate
- 5 tablespoons cocoa butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon powder milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Homemade White Chocolate
- 5 tablespoons cocoa butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For those seeking a more gourmet chocolate dessert, feel free to get creative with tasty add-ins once you’ve melted your chocolate, and it’s ready to be poured into the mold. We recommend orange zest, sea salt, dried coconut, assorted nuts, cinnamon, or cayenne pepper.
