Description

Create custom, edible decorations for any occasion using simple melting wafers and a few pantry staples. This budget-friendly method allows you to pipe personalized names and shapes that add a professional, handcrafted touch to your favorite cakes and cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 bag (10-12 oz) melting wafers (such as Ghirardelli or Wilton)
Assorted sprinkles (optional)
Waxed paper
Wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
Piping bag or sturdy zip-top bag

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Instructions

Draw or print your desired design onto a piece of paper to use as a template.
Cut squares of waxed paper and place them directly over your template.
Place melting wafers in a heat-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth.
Transfer the melted chocolate into a piping bag and snip a very small hole in the tip.
Pipe the design onto the waxed paper by outlining the shape first and then filling in the center for a smooth finish.
Place a skewer onto the wet chocolate so that at least half an inch is covered, then pipe a small amount of extra chocolate over the skewer to lock it in place.
Top with sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet and let the designs sit at room temperature until completely solid and firm.

Notes

If you find the chocolate is setting too quickly in your piping bag, you can gently massage the bag to distribute the heat or place the bag in a bowl of warm water for a few moments. For the best stability, ensure your piped lines are at least an eighth of an inch thick so the topper doesn’t snap when you lift it off the paper.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dessert Decorating
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American