Candy Confections: Make-Your-Own Customized Chocolate Bar

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Wrapped and ready to be gifted! Or eaten. By me.

I went on a weekend road trip with some friends last week, doing some cross-border Christmas shopping (I *may* have done some shopping for myself) in the Niagara/Buffalo area. My friends and I went into a shopping area in Niagara and saw a candy shop, which of course I had to go into. It was a make-your-own chocolate bar shop, with walls of chocolate and candy, as far as the eye could see. There were some children there, making their own chocolate bars, and I watched as the staff instructed them through the process. When I realized how simple it was, I couldn’t believe that people paid a premium for it. So obviously I had to replicate it for myself!

This makes for a great last-minute Christmas gift, especially if you want to get children involved in gift-giving. They can choose the candy toppings, and actually help with the whole process, because it’s just so unbelievably simple. I also think this would be a great activity for a kids’ birthday party — the kids could go home with their own customized chocolate bar! Activity and loot bag in one!

Have I piqued your curiosity and/or appetite yet? Let’s get candy-making!

All you need: candy and chocolate wafers. And the willpower not to eat it all right away.

Make-Your-Own Customized Chocolate Bar

Belgian chocolate wafers (white, milk, or dark chocolate)
assorted candy
a plastic container

Melt the wafers in a mug in the microwave in 15 second bursts, stirring it each time you check it. When it is melted, pour it into your plastic container. (You don’t need a fancy chocolate mold — I used a mini Ikea food storage container. As long as it’s plastic, it’s all good!) Give the container a good tap on the counter to get any air bubbles out. Sprinkle the candies on top. Place in fridge until chocolate is set. Turn container upside down and de-mold. Wrap in a cellophane bag. Keep in a cool place until eaten. Revel in your inner Charlie-And-The-Chocolate-Factory!

Customize away! And then eat the leftovers. #wastenotwantnot (especially in regards to candy!)

I didn’t provide any quantities in the recipe ingredients, because it really depends on the size of your plastic container and your personal candy preference. The combos are endless: white chocolate bar with malted milk balls; rice krispies in milk chocolate; the list goes on! What’s your favourite chocolate & candy combo? Let me know in the comments!

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