This recipe is super easy to make and makes for some sweet sculptures. Shape the chocolate clay into animals, people, cars, or any thing your heart desires. I made the bears and horses shown for a baby cake.
10 ounces compound chocolate coating or candy melts (also called chocolate wafers)*
1/3 cup light corn syrup
*I like Wilton's candy melts and Merckens Rainbow Wafers. You can find this recipe with all different kinds of chocolate, but I think coating works best. 1) In a medium mixing bowl, melt the chocolate without heating it above 100°F. I heat the chocolate in microwave approximately 10-30 seconds at a time until its 2/3 melted and then stir together until its all melted. 2) Once the chocolate has melted, add the corn syrup. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold the mixture, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl well, until no shiny syrup is visible and the mixture forms a thick ball. Do not over-mix. 3) Turn the clay out onto a sheet of waxed paper. Using the rubber spatula, pat it into approximately an 8-inch square. Let it sit uncovered at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours. Use the clay at once, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
