Graduation

It is that time of year again, when you are forced to remember how many years ago you graduated from high school, as all of the graduation invites are peppering your mailbox.

In my life it goes like this- “What?! How is that baby graduating from high school already?!” Then I remember I’m old.

Anyways, I had a graduation cake this weekend that I wanted a graduation hat decoration, however I struck out at Walmart, and I didn’t have a mold to use for candy melts. So after a little creativity, I ended up with this perfect chocolate graduation hat.

Supplies Needed:

• Black Wilton Candy Melts
• Square cookie cutter
• Round plastic cup
• Parchment Paper

This is really easy, guys. Put a small handful of candy melts in a microwave safe container, and microwave for 1 minute. Take the container out cautiously, then stir for a few minutes as the candy melts chunks will continue to dissolve. If you think you need additional melting, pop it back in the microwave in 30 second intervals.

Place your square cookie cutter on the parchment paper, then pour in the melted candy melts to the desired thickness for the graduation hat top. I believe mine was about 1/4″ thick. Let this stand for around 15 minutes, or until hard. You can speed up the process by placing it in the fridge, but make sure you put the parchment paper and cookie cutter on a cookie sheet or flat place for easy transportation.

Next, pick out the plastic cup that you would like to use for the hat base and follow the same steps above for melting. Again, allow that to sit until hard.

Once both pieces are set, you may assemble your hat. Gently, hold the edges of the chocolate square with one hand, while slowly pulling up the cookie cutter with the other hand. Similarily, gently squeeze the plastic cup to free the chocolate cylinder. Melt a few more candy melts and apply to the top of the chocolate cylinder, the immediately place the chocolate square on top. The melted chocolate will adhere the two pieces to make them stronger. For the final touch, add one drop to the top of the hat for the button. Optional, use frosting to make tassels.

That’s it! You now have a yummy, easy cake decoration for any graduation!