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Chocolate Leaves
- Difficulty
Medium
Published 2003
These are easy and fun for children and adults alike. Experiment with different leaves. Those I find work best are reasonably thick but still flexible. Laurel and holly can be too stiff, and ivy and bamboo too flimsy. The surfaces of leaves vary too – some shiny, others flat. My favourites are hydrangea and camellia. Try a selection.
Ingredients
150 g 2 dozen
Method
You can paint either side of the leaf, but I do undersides, as the veining comes out best that way. Paint carefully. The important thing, especially if children are involved, is to try to keep the other sides clean. If there is chocolate on the wrong side it can cause the chocolate leaves to break when peeling them off. When dry, paint on another layer and then repeat again if you have the pati