Alright, this one is honestly my favorite Halloween party trick because it makes everyone go nuts the second they see it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I mean, who would not freak out over a tiny bubbling cauldron full of hot melted chocolate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It looks like a witch potion but sweeter and way more dangerous because once you start dipping stuff in it you kind of forget to stop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every time I make it I swear I spend more time watching people\u2019s reactions than actually eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ingredients I Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
For the chocolate magic <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1 and a half cups heavy cream 12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chopped up or just use chips if you are lazy like me 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon espresso powder if you want the chocolate flavor to smack harder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the spooky dipping goodies <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
12 big marshmallows 12 pretzel rods 1 cup gummy worms 1 cup strawberries 1 cup pound cake cubes Candy eyes and black icing if you want to turn marshmallows into little screaming ghosts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For decoration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A few drops of green or purple food coloring to make it look like toxic slime <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Edible glitter or sprinkles if you want the full witch energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How I Make It Without Stressing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I always prep the dippers first because once the chocolate is ready things move fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I shove candy eyes onto marshmallows and suddenly they look terrified which makes me laugh every time. I snap some pretzel rods in half so they look like broken bones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I leave the strawberries whole so they look like little bloody hearts. Pound cake cubes are basically tombstones if you squint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I just throw everything on a platter. No need to get artistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Now for the chocolate. I heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it starts doing that little simmer dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not full boiling, just kind of hot and steamy. I pull it off the stove and dump in the chocolate. Stir until it turns silky and glossy like some forbidden potion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it refuses to melt I just put it back over low heat for a minute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Then I add vanilla, salt, espresso powder, and a couple drops of food coloring until it looks like slime. It is so satisfying watching it swirl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then I pour that shiny chocolate straight into a mini cauldron. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
If you do not have one, honestly any cute bowl works as long as it stays warm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I usually stick a little candle warmer under it so the chocolate does not thicken. If it ever does get too thick I splash in a little more cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right before serving I sprinkle edible glitter over the top so it looks like it is bubbling with evil energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Then I set it dead center on the table and let everyone lose their minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serving Chaos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I like to put it on a table covered with black cloth or fake spiderwebs so it really looks like something from a witch lair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People always start giggling and fighting over the gummy worms first. It gets messy fast so napkins are important unless your guests are gremlins like mine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I usually serve it with hot cider or dark red sangria so it looks like we are drinking blood. Halloween is about commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leftovers if You Have Any<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I dump the leftover chocolate into a container and stick it in the fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It keeps for like five days. When I want it again I just microwave it in little bursts and stir. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have even drizzled it on ice cream when I was too lazy to assemble the whole setup again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pretzels and marshmallows can just chill on the counter for a few days. Strawberries do not last so I just eat them right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My Final Witchy Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you do not own a cauldron, grab a slow cooker or just a ceramic bowl and keep it warm Milk chocolate works if you want it sweeter, dark chocolate if you are dramatic <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple slices and banana chunks are actually fire with chocolate <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not stop stirring while the chocolate melts or you risk burning it and burning chocolate smells like heartbreak <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let kids decorate their own marshmallows and watch them act like they are actual wizards<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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