I am so excited that autumn is just around the corner. I am not a person that enjoys the extreme temperatures of the summer or winter, but fall suits me just fine. There is nothing quite like crisp fall mornings with the beauty that mother nature has to offer in the changing of the leaves, either! There are so many colors to behold and it’s no wonder they are perfect for doing any sort of fall decorating or baking. These Autumn Inspired Chocolate Leaves are perfect to make for giving as a gift by themselves in a pretty little box or to use as accents on cupcakes and other baked goods.
The best part is, they don’t require any special skills and you can make them in just under an hour.
Autumn Inspired Chocolate Leaves Recipe
Materials Needed:
- Leaf silicone mold
- Decorating bags
- Yellow Candy Melts
- Green Candy Melts
- Orange Candy Melts
- Almond extract (optional)
Directions:
1. Place 1/2 cup of each colored chocolate melts into three separate microwave safe dishes, heat on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Make sure to check and stir every 30 seconds so they don’t scorch.
2. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to each dish and stir. If you prefer another flavor, you can add this instead. Cinnamon would be great!
3. Scoop your chocolates into three separate decorating bags and cut a small tip off the end of each one.
4. Squeeze your melted chocolate into each mold and use a toothpick to push your chocolate into the tighter spaces like the stems.
5. Freeze for about 15 minutes, then carefully press up on the bottom of the leaf shapes to pop them out.
Use these leaf chocolates to decorate your favorite fall inspired recipes or simply enjoy them on their own!
Printable Recipe for Autumn Inspired Chocolate Leaves
Autumn Inspired Chocolate Leaves
Ingredients
- Leaf silicone mold
- Decorating bags
- Yellow Candy Melts
- Green Candy Melts
- Orange Candy Melts
- Almond extract optional
Instructions
- Place 1/2 cup of each colored chocolate melts into three separate microwave safe dishes, heat on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Make sure to check and stir every 30 seconds so they don't scorch.
- Add a 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to each dish and stir. If you prefer another flavor, you can add this instead. Cinnamon would be great!
- Scoop your chocolates into three separate decorating bags and cut a small tip off the end of each one.
- Squeeze your melted chocolate into each mold and use a toothpick to push your chocolate into the tighter spaces like the stems.
- Freeze for about 15 minutes, then carefully press up on the bottom of the leaf shapes to pop them out.
More Autumn Inspired Recipes:
Pumpkin Pie Refrigerator Oatmeal
Karly says
So pretty! Thanks for linkin’ up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait says
This makes me want to buy some molds! I love these leaves! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!
Crystal Green says
These are pretty. They almost look like pieces of toys instead of chocolates to eat.
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Christine says
I love the colorful chocolate leaves! They can be used to place on top of frosted pumpkin cupcakes. Stopping by from Party Time.