Chocolate Roses

:P Chocolate Roses



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Supplies Needed:



•10 ounces of semisweet chocolate, melted

•1/3 cup corn syrup

•Waxed paper



Step One: After melting the chocolate in the microwave or on a double boiler, add the corn syrup.



Step Two: Scoop the mixture on to waxed paper. Using your fingers, spread evenly and allow to dry for at least one hour, or overnight.



Step Three: The chocolate should now be hard but playable.



Step Four: Roll the chocolate into small balls the size of a large marble.



Step Five: Taking one ball at a time, place on waxed paper and press into a flat circle, (placing another piece of waxed paper on top).



Step Six: These circles (which should be about the size of a half dollar coin), are the petals for forming chocolate roses.



Step Seven: Peel the first petal off of the waxed paper, and fold into a triangular shape (like a teepee) to form the center of the rose.



Step Eight: Now wrap a second petal arounf=d the center core, pressing to secure at the base. Curl the ends of the petals slightly to make it look realistic.



Step Nine: Repeat adding petals, overlapping them as you go. Add as many petals as you think necessary to form a beautiful rose.



Step Ten: Refrigerate the roses when finished.