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chocolate graduation caps treats made with Reese's candy on a platter.
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Chocolate Graduation Caps Treats

These adorable Chocolate Graduation Caps Treats are a fun way to celebrate your graduate. Made with Reese's Cups, chocolate squares and a few simple ingredients, this easy recipe is the perfect dessert for a graduation party!
Prep Time10 minutes
Refrigeration Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Dee
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 16 mini Reese's peanut butter cups unwrapped
  • 16 Ghirardelli chocolate squares unwrapped
  • 16 mini M&M's
  • ½ cup vanilla frosting
  • food coloring

Instructions

  • Place each peanut butter cup top side down on a wax paper-lined baking sheet
  • Use a few drops of your choice of food coloring to tint the vanilla frosting
  • Pipe a dab of frosting in the center of each peanut butter cup
  • Place a chocolate square on top of each peanut butter cup
  • Pipe a tassel on top of each chocolate square
  • Place a mini M&M on top of each tassel
  • Allow to set in fridge for about 1 hour before serving

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Notes

You can make as many graduation caps as needed.
Store candy graduation caps treats in airtight container in your refrigerator.
Use a piping bag to pipe the frosting. Or, use a small food storage bag with a corner cut, toothpicks or sharp knife. You can also use Twizzlers or other candy to make the tassels. 

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg