If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen all of the cupcake bites I’ve been posting lately. Don’t get me wrong, I still love and adore cake pops, but these little treats are so quick to make!
But anyone can pour melted chocolate into a mold, right? Impress the pants off of your friends and family by adding some designs on the bottom!
For this tutorial, I’m only focusing on how to do the accent designs (that’s why the pictures will just show peanut butter cup shape pieces of chocolate). This technique can be easily incorporated into Cookie Bites or Cupcake Pops.
To get started, you need two basic pieces of equipment, both costing less than $2 each.
Most craft stores sell peanut butter cup mold trays. I prefer the Make’n Mold brand from AC Moore. Wilton’s mold is a wider diameter, and the mold cavities are more shallow, which doesn’t give you much room to hold on to when dipping the top part.
To create chocolate accents, you need to do make those designs first, before pouring in your main color of chocolate – this will make the accent and the rest of the mold to be one smooth piece of chocolate, which always makes my friends go, “how did you do that!!!?”. Sssh, our secret 🙂
Dip your toothpick into the chocolate, and start decorating. An easy design to try first is polka dots… simply dab the chocolate randomly around the mold. You can also draw basic shapes like a heart.
After creating your accent designs, allow the chocolate to harden. To speed up this process, you can place the mold tray in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes.
My favorite accent technique is writing little messages. This can be a little challenging because you need to write the words backwards.
Be cautious of creating narrow spaces when making your designs. Melted chocolate has a thicker consistency… its not thin like water which will get in every tiny crevice. For example, I tried making this chevron pattern…
But after I filled it with chocolate and it hardened, it left some tiny gaps in the corners of the “V”.
Temperature and consistency of your melted chocolate definitely play a big role here. The cooler your chocolate gets, the thicker it gets. Also, if your chocolate is just thicker in general, try mixing in some oil or paramount crystals to thin it out.
Unleash your creativity, the sky is really the limit on this one – try different shapes, words, color patterns, etc. And don’t forget, practice makes perfect. Here are some ideas I did recently to get you started…
A word of caution when cleaning your peanut butter cup molds… do NOT put them in the dishwasher or clean them with really hot water… the plastic melts, warps and loses its shape. Luke warm water does the trick just fine.
I often get asked what molds I use, or how I get my cookie/cake balls to fit just right into the mold cavities… so, I’m going to give you everything I use! (brand new versions of course).
GIVEAWAY (Now Closed)
- Prize: one (1) 1.5″ OXO cookie scoop, two (2) Make’n Mold Peanut Butter Cup Mold Trays (12 cups/tray), t
- wo (2) boxes of toothpicks & o
- ne (1) Devil Spatula.
And the winner is…
Donna O'Neil said:
I use ghirardelli for truffles and candy quick for dipping and cookie molds.
Lisa Shannon King said:
new at this, wilton chocolates, is what i’ve used.
Darlene said:
I use Wilton because that’s what we have here.
Deanna Anderson said:
I love to use Candiquik for the white chocolate, make n mold for the colors and Wilton for the milk and dark chocolate!
Nicole Ambata said:
I like using guittard chocolate and Merckens.
Nicole Ambata said:
I follow you on Facebook 🙂
Moores, Marcia said:
I have a recipe from Weight Watcher that uses a raspberry jam filling – it’s a hit at home and the office!! I’ve been using candy cups since WW calculated the points. The look pretty in gold foil; just a small space to work in. The treat is rich and wonder if the mold would be to big. . .
Vy said:
I have only used Wilton for dipping!
Vy said:
I follow you on twitter! @vyscakepops
Vy said:
I follow you on Instagram! @vypassetti
Vy said:
I reposted and tagged your pic on Instagram!
takesthecakeandmore said:
What a fun contest 🙂 we use Wilton but love the Make and Mold pure White chocolate the most 🙂
Rosanna Gaitam said:
I love using Merkens brand chocolate for my cakepops and treats.
Carolina said:
I use merckens and never had a problem with it, so I never ventured to try other brands.
Carolina said:
Posted your picture on instagram. Thanks for sharing tips and for the cool giveaway.
Donna O'Neil said:
I Like KC Bakes on Facebook
Donna O'Neil said:
I Follow KC Bakes on Twitter
Evelyn Rivera said:
I’ve only used Wilton and Make a Mold chocolates to make my cake pops out of those two I definetly prefer Make a Mold!
sarahburns13 said:
I usually just use Wilton candy melts, but I also love using ghirardelli chocolate chips.
elisebakes said:
I always use Wilton. And I absolutely adore these! Too cute!!
sarahburns13 said:
I like you on Facebook!
elisebakes said:
I like KC Bakes on facebook.
sarahburns13 said:
I use either Wilton or ghirardelli chocolate chips.
elisebakes said:
I follow KC Bakes on twitter.
Deanna Anderson said:
I follow KC Bakes on Instagram!
elisebakes said:
I tweeted about your giveaway!
Deanna Anderson said:
I follow KC Bakes on Twitter!
Deanna Anderson said:
I follow KC Bakes on Facebook!!
Deanna Anderson said:
I tweeted about your giveaway!! 🙂
Laura Aya J said:
I like KC Bakes on FB and shared it. I follow you on twitter and twittered about the awesome giveaway. Happy Valentine´s day everybody.
Laura
Carolyn S. said:
Always Ghirardelli chocolate!
Carolyn S. said:
I follow you on FB!
Evelyn Rivera said:
Shared on FB but for some reason I couldn’t tag you 😦
Evelyn Rivera said:
Posted on Instagram!
Tina said:
I use Wilton Candy Melts. It took me a few times to get the perfect melted consistency for my cake pops and candy molds but I prefer Wilton’s to any other brand!
Modesty said:
I shared your post on Instagram 😉
Deanna Anderson said:
I reposted your Instagram picture onto Facebook!
Modesty said:
I like you on Facebook! 😉
Deanna Anderson said:
I reposted your contest on Facebook!
Modesty said:
I follow ya on Instagram. (I feel like a stalker!) lol
Modesty said:
And I use ambrosia almond bark from my local grocery store for most of my cake pop dippin!
Modesty said:
Shared the giveaway on Facebook!
Lori Pelfrey said:
Merckens is my chocolate of choice … and I love this tutorial! Thanks so much!!!
Lori Pelfrey said:
I follow you on facebook!
Sarah Robles said:
I usually use semi-sweet chocolate chips or Wilton Candy Melts!
Sarah Robles said:
I follow on FB!
Sarah Robles said:
i shared on FB!
Araceli mcnamara said:
I love make n mold 😊
Michelle @ The Cookie Counter said:
I prefer to use candiquik because the consistency is soooo easy to work with but if I need colors I use Wilton because its readily available
sheree carey said:
I currently use ambrosia almond bark or wilton candy melts
sheree carey said:
Already a fan of KC Bakes on FB!
Kathy Aguas-Aclan said:
I absolutely love Chocoley chocolate for all my cake pops! I’ve tried other brands, but this tastes the best!
Desiree Del Curto said:
I use almond bark for dipping and make n molds for the color 😄
sheree carey said:
Shared and Tagged on FB!!!
sheree carey said:
Already a fan on FB!!!
sheree carey said:
i use almond bark or wilton candy melts
sheree carey said:
already follow you on twitter!!!
sheree carey said:
follow on instagram!!!
sheree carey said:
reposted and tagged on instagram
sheree carey said:
shared on twitter as well!!!
Michelle @ The Cookie Counter said:
I like you on Facebook!
Sonia J said:
My chocolate of preference is Merkens.. Its not so thick as wiltons..Thank You
Sonia J said:
I am already a liker on FaceBook!
Sonia J said:
I follow on Twitter @SoniaRules
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker said:
I like you EVERYWHERE …. I’ve fallen in love with Almond Bark for my white candy coating.
Sonia J said:
I follow on Instagram Chaconia Desserts
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker said:
Shared on instagram
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker said:
Shared on Twitter
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker said:
Shared on FB!
Michelle @ The Cookie Counter said:
I follow you on twitter @cookie_counter
Michelle @ The Cookie Counter said:
I follow you on instagram @the_cookie_counter
Sonia J said:
Shared on FB!
Sonia J said:
Shared on Instagram!! @chaconiadesserts
Sonia J said:
Tweeted on twitter @soniarules
Kristin Bader said:
I use wilton brand chocolates!
Jehmie Durham said:
I like to use merckens but I don’t have any good stores near me so I end up settling with Wilton a lot.
graciela godinez said:
I like how I leave a comment here last @_@;;
Okay favorite chocolate to use would have to be.. I haven’t used too many chocolates.. so I don’t have a brand, usually almond bark works best for me.. but I’m thinking Milk Chocolate most definitely, even though I love white, I usually have a better chance at getting it nice and smooth 😉
Jehmie durham said:
I shared on twitter
Jehmie durham said:
I reported your picture on Instagram
Jehmie durham said:
Supposed to say reposted! Dang auto correct!
Susie Villa-Soria said:
I’ve only used Wilton and Guittard for dipping.
Susie Villa-Soria said:
I like KC Bakes on Facebook
Jehmie durham said:
I follow you on instagram
Susie Villa-Soria said:
I follow KC Bakes on twitter
Jehmie durham said:
I follow you on twitter
Susie Villa-Soria said:
I follow KC bakes on instagram
Jehmie durham said:
I follow you on facebook
Jehmie durham said:
I shared the contest on facebook
Kaycee said:
Make n Mold! not a huge fan of wilton
Kaycee said:
Like KC Bakes on Facebook!!
Kaycee said:
I also follow on Instagram!!
Kaycee said:
Just reposted posted on Instagram too!
Becky N. said:
I’ve only used Wilton candy melts. I like to try out different brands, but haven’t yet.
Becky N. said:
I follow you on Facebook!
Karri Lamkins Bucksbee said:
I use Wilton candy melts
Elizabeth Perez said:
I follow you on Instagram…………..Love the Blog
Maribeth said:
HI! Awesome tutorial! I have always used Wilton Candy melts but recently been trying Make & Mold brand and like it as well!
Maribeth said:
And…I just reposted your giveaway on Instagram
Maribeth said:
I Like KCBakes on Facebook!
Maribeth said:
And I follow on Instagram
Maribeth said:
I shared it on Facebook!
Maribeth said:
I follow on Twitter!!
Maribeth said:
And I re-tweeted on Twitter!
Diara Rivera said:
So many to choose from! For a regular white and brown color/chocolate I use almond bark. Now If I have money too splurge I really like chocoley bada bing bada boom! And for all colors I just recently fell in love won’t Make n’ Mold! These I have named all melt beautifully and I hardly ever have to use anything to thin them out!
Diara Rivera said:
I just uploaded pic and tagged you on instagram!
Diara Rivera said:
I follow you on Facebook
Diara Rivera said:
Just shared giveaway on my Facebook!
Diara Rivera said:
Just followed you on twitter !
Diara Rivera said:
Just shared your pic on twitter and tagged you!
Diara Rivera said:
And I follow you on instagram, there 7! LoL
Monique Montes said:
I’m following you by Sweet Bakes by Monique…and I LOVE to use Merkens chcolate for my cake pops. 🙂
Debbie W said:
I mainly use Merckens chocolate for my pops
Debbie W said:
I follow KC Bakes on Facebook
Debbie W said:
I follow KC Bakes on Instagram…even tho’ I’m Instagram challenged…LOL
Debbie W said:
I also follow KC Bakes on Twitter
Rosalie Merced said:
I’ve only tried Wilton’s candy melts, so for now those are my favorite.
Sasha Summers said:
I tweeted! And followed
Sasha Summers said:
I liked on fb ! 🙂
Rachel said:
I use merckens but I’m thinking of switching to make and mold because its so expensive
Sasha Summers said:
I don’t think I have found a favorite yet! But i use Wilton and ac moore the most… I want to try merkens one day as well !
Rachel said:
I follow kc bakes on Instagram
Rachel said:
I like kc bakes on Facebook
Do {Piggy Bank Parties} said:
I use regular chocolate chips! I never have candy melts when I need them!
Do {Piggy Bank Parties} said:
I follow you on Facebook!
Rochelle [blaxxxiican_biwi] Sharma said:
My preferred dipping chocolate is Guittard A’Peels! So smooth and tastes great!
Toni said:
I like make n mold
Toni said:
I reposted KC Bakes pic on Instagram
Toni said:
I liked KC bakes on FB
Michelle Bowers said:
I like to use Wilton.
Michelle Bowers said:
I like KC Bakes on Facebook
Michelle Bowers said:
I shared this giveaway on Facebook
Michelle Bowers said:
I shared this giveaway on Twitter
KAthy S said:
I use Wilton chocolate.
Kathy said:
I already like you on Face Book
Kathy said:
So far, I have only used Wilton’s Candy Melts for dipping.
Kathy said:
I shared your give away on Face Book
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet said:
I use wilton!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet said:
Just reposted on Instagram!
Moriah N said:
I used Wilton Candy Coatings:)
Moriah N said:
I follow you on Instagram 😀
Moriah N said:
I reposted on Instagram 😉
tina bowen said:
I follow you on Instagram
jessica w said:
I have always just used chocolate coating.
jessica w said:
I Like KC Bakes on Facebook
jessica w said:
I Follow KC Bakes on Twitter
jessica w said:
I tweeted about this giveaway https://twitter.com/jessrwarfield/status/302442931648872449
jessica w said:
I shared this on facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/junk.graham/posts/309176962519333
Marina Jones said:
wilton or what I get at abc decorating in phoenix
Mari uchishiba said:
I use merckens and an occasional wilton brand if im in a pinch and have run out of M.
Ana D. said:
I follow you on facebook , I used wilton
Marina Jones said:
already liked on Facebook
Mari uchishiba said:
I follow kc bakes on facebook!
Linda S. said:
Wilton
Linda S. said:
I follow you on Facebook.
Claire Petillo said:
I follow you on face book 🙂
Erin Erdos said:
For Cake Pops I use Wilton’s for any chocolate base (I LOVE their dark cocoa), but when I’m catering or doing something extra fancy, I try to buy Merckets ahead of time because their colors are SO bright and their chocolate is excellent.
Claire Petillo said:
My Favorite chocolate so far is Wilton. Lots of colors and easy to get
Claire Petillo said:
I follow you in instagram 🙂
Claire Petillo said:
I follow you on Twitter 🙂
Jen said:
I like you on FB!
Jen said:
I follow you on Twitter!
Jen said:
I wish I could use wilton (b/c of the price) but I seem to only be able to use Merkens!
Leslie R said:
My favorite brand of chocolate is Plymouth Pantry’s candy coating for white/brown. For colors, I use Merckens!
Leslie R said:
I like KC Bakes on Facebook.
Leslie R said:
I follow KC Bakes on Twitter.
Leslie R said:
I follow KC Bakes on Instagram.
Lisa said:
I like you on Facebook!
Erin Erdos said:
I follow you on Instagram!!
Erin Erdos said:
I ALSO follow you on facebook!
Lisa said:
I am following you on Instagram
Lisa said:
I follow you on Twitter
Lisa said:
I use Make N Mold Chocolate for my cake pops and hope to find something better!
Lora M. said:
Ghirardelli has an amazing 2.5 pound bar of melting/dipping chocolate. It comes in white or double chocolate flavors. Everyone loves it and it is ridiculously easy to work with!
Gina said:
I’ve always used Wilton until recently when I stumbled across Log House melting chocolate bar. It melts like silk and dipping is so much easier. And you can dye it to any color you want with gel coloring. Love KC and might be ordering another stand from you soon. 🙂
Jessica De La Garza said:
My favorite so far (as I’m new to cake popping)is Wilton & Candiquik, but I’ve been wanting to try Merckens, I hear a lot of awesome things about it.
Deborah said:
I use Wilton chocolate only for my cake pops. I add a little canola oil to it to thin it out.
Jan said:
I’ve used both Wilton & Merckens. I like Merckens much better for taste. Pricier though.
Jan said:
I follow you on Facebook.
Jan said:
I follow you on Twitter.
Wilma Claudio said:
Whoot hoot! I use Wilton and Merkens Chocolate melts.
Katia M. said:
I use Wilton & Almond Bark
Katia M. said:
I followed you on twitter @yanai31
Katia M. said:
I follow you on Instagram @klove_31
Katia M. said:
I follow you on facebook KM Cake Pops
Jessica Velez said:
I’m here! I’m at your blog! And I’m on my phone! Yay! Ok I like to use make n mold best! 👍
Jessica Velez said:
I liked you on facebook 😄
Jessica Velez said:
I tweeted about the contest to my 14 followers ahahaha 😄
Jessica Velez said:
I follow you on Instagram!
Jessica Velez said:
I reposted the giveaway on Instagram! only thing left is to get on the computer and tag you on my fb page! yeeehawww
Jessica Velez said:
On yea I follow you on twitter too! 😝
breanna sanchez said:
I follow you on Instagram @zaysmommy
Paula said:
I have always used Wilton; until I visited my son and went to A.C. Moore I bought an assortment of Make n Mold wafers. they are 2 oz more in a bage and less expensive than wilton. but the melting quality is better esp on the white and colors. I so wish I didn’t have to drive 3 hours to get to an A.C. Moore. Love this idea and can’t wait to try it out.
JennyMC said:
I’m already following you on Facebook ^_^
JennyMC said:
I’ve been following you on Instagram ^_^
JennyMC said:
I re-posted your giveaway pic, and tagged you, on Instagram yesterday ^_^
JennyMC said:
I’m currently using Wilton Candy Melts, but I also have tried using Nestle chocolate chip baking morsels–pretty much any chocolate I can get my hands on. I’ve even used some Scharffen Berger bars that I found at a Big Lots–SO GOOD!!
Reem said:
Wilton chocolates ❤
Reem said:
I followed you on instagram and liked all your photos
Alicia said:
I use Guittard chocolates, and Make n Mold as my second choice for some of the darker colors. Last possible resort is Wilton, but I also and not a fan of Merckens since they don’t have a good shelf life and melt horribly for me.
Alicia said:
I follow you on Twitter
Alicia said:
And I like you on Facebook 🙂
Daisy said:
I follow you on Facebook.
Daisy said:
My favorite chocolate to use is Merckens.
theworldaccordingtojamiec said:
Make n mold for sure! Used to be obsessed with wilton!
Michelle B. said:
Wilton always performs well, smooth and easy
Janice Mason said:
I use Wilton’s but have never tried anything else.
Janice Mason said:
I like you on Facebook!
Janice Mason said:
I follow you on twitter!
Joyce Mosby said:
I haven’t made cake pops yet but I like to bake with Guiradeli.
Susan said:
I Liked and follow you on Facebook!
Claudia Lopez said:
Merckens!!!! Best candy melts.
I already like you on facebook and twitter.
MISTY WOTRING said:
I use Wilton’s because they are sold at the stores nearby. I have never tried another brand.
Cathy said:
I can only find Wilton locally but I have never tried ordering online or anything.
Adrian Murphy said:
We use Wilton and Merkens!
michelle robb said:
I like Wilton myself !! I follow you on facebook as well 🙂
Maryan Augusta said:
I use Wilton melts and I found out about this because I do follow you on facebook 🙂
Ginny Palumbo said:
I use the Aldi Brand 85% chocolate bars.
Stephanie said:
Merckens chocolate is the best!
Shannon G said:
My preferred chocolate is a brand called Ambrosia. I know that my local store in texas has it, but I dont’ know where else it is carried. If I need a color, then I use the brand Hobby Lobby carries (but not Wilton).
tracy lynn said:
What a cool Idea!!! I love this!!!! you’re followed on Facebook and after this reply, i’m headed to instragram!!! Favorite molds Wilton, I use a lot of their chocolate, so that’s my go to for the molds too!!!!
Stephanie said:
I liked on Facebook
Shannon G said:
I like you on fb!
Shannon G said:
I shared the giveaway on FB!
Maritza said:
Trader Joes…
carolyn wade said:
i’ve only used merkin wafers .maybe it’s time to try something different.
Janell Renner said:
I use Wilton’s because it’s what’s available locally.
Danielle E said:
I usually use Wilton’s. I want to start trying out Merken’s though.
Lilly (Cake Pops By Lilly) said:
For colors I use Wilton Candy Melts. For white chocolate & chocolate I use Almond Bark.
Norma Federico said:
Wilton is my favorite
Joy Boutwell said:
I use candiquik most times.
Danielle E said:
I follow on Instagram.
Marie said:
I would prob use Wilton’s b/c it’s all I know. I never made anything, but if I won it I would certainly try it out. Liked on FB already 🙂
Sadia Khan said:
I follow on fb /twitter
jennifer said:
I like using almond bark.. 🙂
Marie said:
Liked on fb
Marie said:
Shared on FB
Ashley said:
I use ghirardelli for all my chocolate needs.
Ashley said:
I follow you on Facebook.
Crusader Jenn said:
I usually use chocolate chips, but it hasn’t always turned out well. I think I’ll have to follow some of the other suggestions!
Crusader Jenn said:
I follow on Facebook!
Alison said:
Wilton’s Chocolate
Renee Lauland said:
I use Wilton Candy Melts. Don’t love them but not sure what else to use.
Luz Gonzalez said:
Would like the opportunity to try to make these, I follow u on FB and IG
Jessie Zeien said:
I use Wilton Candy melts for my cake pops!!! 🍡
Sarah Reyna said:
i like kc bakes on facebook
Kristy Barkley said:
Merkens for white and dark chocolate and Wilton for other colors
Jessie Zeien said:
I follow on FB!
Nikki Belleperche said:
I love using Wilton chocolate due to how sturdy and easy to use it is. Have it set up in the fridge or freezer and it has a strong high melting point, perfect for shipping!
Ashley said:
I shared the give away and tagged you.
Nikki Belleperche said:
Oh and I am already a fb fan 🙂
Sarah Reyna said:
i follow kcbakes on twitter
Crusader Jenn said:
I follow On twitter!
Anne S. said:
Ghiridelli
Jessie Zeien said:
I’m following on Instagram 🙂
Jessie Zeien said:
I just shared the give away on FB
Tiffany A. said:
Ghiridelli…definitely
Sarah Reyna said:
i like using the wilton brand
Crusader Jenn said:
I shared on twitter!
Jill said:
I like to use the hershey melts or Wilton. I’m a hobby Baker so just starting to experiment on cake pops. Your pb cups look amazing. Must try these! !
Lynn said:
Wilton brand chocolate
Paul Linehan said:
Merkins & Wilton’s
Tiffany A. said:
I like KC Bakes on Facebook!
Crusader Jenn said:
I follow on Instagram. 🙂
Paula Linehan said:
Merkins & Wilton
Tiffany A. said:
Following KC Bakes on Twitter (@mommababycakes)
Kay K said:
My preferred brand chocolate to make cake pops is Ghiradelli.
Natalie G said:
I like to use Wilton brand 🙂
Natalie G said:
I like you on Facebook!
Lori said:
So far, I’ve only tried Wilton Candy Melts. I’ve been curious what others like too!
nicole said:
Merckens 🙂
Kay K said:
Liked KC Bakes on Facebook.
adriana zamora said:
my favorite cakepop maker is kc bakes!!!
Lori said:
I like you on Facebook!!
Tiffany A. said:
I tweeted about the giveaway! @mommababycakes
Lori said:
And, now! I follow you on Twitter!
Wendy f said:
Gheradelli
Beth S said:
Whatever I use it’s great quality chocolate.
Cineca said:
I’m a Wilton girl. But I also like almond bark
k8knight said:
This post is brilliant and has inspired me to have a go as a spur of the moment thing. I hope you don’t mind but I linked your post to one of my blog posts to share it with others – Check it out: http://katysbakes.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/chocolate-galore/ and see my dodgy first attempts..