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Now, I don’t literally mean to stretch your chocolate like its taffy, because I’m pretty sure that’s impossible. BUT… there is a quick & easy way to make your chocolate last longer.
When I’m done making a batch of cake pops, I tend to have a bit of chocolate left over – but I never know what to do with it, so I end up throwing it out.
Then last week, I was browsing Instagram and came across this idea from Gloria of Glo Pops. Pure – genius. When I was making my Ombre Oreo Pops on Tuesday, I just had to try it out.
OK, so here we go… a small amount of chocolate left in the bowl.
Spread the remaining chocolate in a thin layer, onto some waxed paper or parchment paper.
Allow it to completely dry and harden. This is a good test to see if its ready…
If it lifts clear off the paper, you’re ready for the next step (which is the most fun). Smash it up into little pieces!
Place all the pieces into an airtight bag, and label it with the date you made them.
How cool is that? I will be doing this with every future batch of treats I make, for sure.
Big thanks to Gloria for such a smart idea – this is a great money-saving tip!
Instagrammers, follow her at @glo_pops.
KC Bakes 
Great idea. What I do is put the leftover in any seasonal holiday mold and the kids love that!!
I use Pyrex covered soup mugs and just leave the chocolate in them with a cover. Then I add more of the color as needed. Works great. I think it melts faster as a big lump than small bits. Less airspace, more heat, faster melting
Thanks for finding this tip. I am always throwing it away, or eating it, LOL!!
Then how long would you keep that chocolate in the bag? I was under the impression that chocolate only lasts a few weeks before it won’t melt properly? Is that true? I use mekens!
Thanks for the great idea!
I do this when I have a large amount left over, but usually I just leave the chocolate in the silicone bowls they were melted in. Then once they’re solidified I pop them out and place them in a bag. I’ve found that if I use the little pieces broken up like shown in your picture then I don’t get a smooth chocolate when remelting.
I pour the left over chocolate in very small tupperware and stick them in the fridge. Once the harden, I take the solid piece and put in a platic baggy and store. It melts perfectly.
I never throw chocolate away. I just label it and freeze it.
This is a great tip and thank you for sharing. I have many colors of chocolate in covered bowls but really how I would love to have them back in my cabinets to use then for other things then chocolate. lol
Love this idea! I am always wasting it too
Great, money-saving idea!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing:)
What a great idea!! Love it!
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