{"id":2678,"date":"2024-02-12T16:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T17:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=2678"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:35:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:35:39","slug":"treat-your-2025-grad-with-these-easy-chocolate-graduation-caps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/12\/treat-your-2025-grad-with-these-easy-chocolate-graduation-caps\/","title":{"rendered":"Treat Your 2025 Grad With These Easy Chocolate Graduation Caps!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Use candy and chocolate squares to create delicious chocolate graduation caps as a fun crafty dessert to celebrate the big day!&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11644452 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"hand holding tray of white and dark chocolate grad caps\" width=\"912\" height=\"608\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/chocolate-graduation-caps-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Need a fun graduation party treat? &#127891;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consider putting together these ADORABLE graduation cap treats! They&rsquo;re super easy to make and are a festive and yummy treat for your graduate. You can serve these caps on a tray or use them as fun graduation cupcake toppers instead.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316675 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman holding a tray of chocolate graduation treats\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1027\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/woman-holding-a-trat-of-chocolate-graduation-treats-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Do you have a 2025 grad this year? I do!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>My daughter is a senior in high school this year and busy doing all the fun senior things. I am hoping to throw her a big party as this is an important milestone that we are excited to celebrate! I cannot believe how fast my kids have grown up and wish time would slow down sometimes just a bit.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316678 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"supplies to make graduation cap treats on a tray\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/supplies-to-make-graduation-cap-treats-on-a-tray-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">Sourcing the ingredients list from the grocery store is easy!<\/h2>\n<p>I used various flavors of <a target=\"_blank\">Ghirardelli<\/a> chocolate squares for the hats and pull-apart <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Twizzlers<\/a> to make a fun tassel. There are different options for candy, so feel free to switch up ingredients if desired. If your graduate has a white graduation cap, consider using the white chocolate squares!<\/p>\n<p>This was a fairly quick craft food project to do and something the family could easily help out with and do together.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316681 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"using icing to glue chocolate together\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/using-icing-to-glue-chocolate-together-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316682 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"adding an m and m twizzlers to graduation hat\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/adding-an-m-and-m-twizzlers-to-graduation-hat-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316685 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"holding a chocolate treat for graduation\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/holding-a-chocolate-treat-for-graduation-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316688 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"graduation caps on a platter\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/graduation-caps-on-a-platter-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"padding-bottom small ad-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/9782337\/h2s_sb_4cluster_1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-center\" style=\"min-width: 728px;min-height: 90px\">\n<div class=\"H2S_GV_3_Desktop\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<div class=\"flex-container flex-dir-column align-top\">\n<h2>Easy Graduation Cap Party Treats<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-time\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><i>These mini graduation caps are adorable and make for some tasty party treats!<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Ingredients<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/b7Ugr\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmini Reese&#039;s peanut butter cups\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/cn5jQ\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsquare of chocolates (such as Ghirardelli)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/b7UfZ\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tM&amp;M&#039;s\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/b7Uf5\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwizzlers pull apart licorice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttube of icing\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Unwrap the chocolates. Use the icing to &#8220;glue&#8221; the chocolate square to the mini Reese&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Apply more icing to the top of the hat and add an M&amp;M. Place a small piece of Twizzler candy as a &#8220;tassel&#8221; around the M&amp;M.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"step\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Place each on a platter or use them as cupcake toppers<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"disclaimer\"><i>Brought to you by Hip2Save.<\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">Extra tips for making Reese&rsquo;s graduation caps:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>I used a store-bought bottle of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">decorating icing<\/a> that hardens when dried, and it worked very well. I&rsquo;d use that instead of a softer frosting.<\/li>\n<li>If you didn&rsquo;t want to use Twizzlers as a &ldquo;tassle&rdquo; consider using another color icing to draw on frosting.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a nut allergy, instead of Reese&rsquo;s chocolate cups maybe use <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Rolos candy<\/a> instead!<\/li>\n<li>Starting with very cold chocolate is helpful. I started with room temp and quickly noticed some melting while putting these together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316745 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"holding a tray with chocolate grad hats\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/holding-a-tray-with-chocolate-grad-hats-1-1.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\">These graduation treats are so CUTE!<\/h2>\n<p>What a fun and simple food craft to make for a party or as a gift. You can even customize the colors for your school and really make it special. Enjoy, and congratulations to all your graduates! &#128588;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11316757 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"graduation bouquet using chocolate caps\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/graduation-bouquet-using-chocolate-caps-.jpeg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>I tried to pull off a candy bouquet using cake pop sticks, and it was a fail!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is honestly so cute and fun using styrofoam as the base with tissue paper. I have done this in the past with no problem, but last week I tried it and my Reese&rsquo;s just sort of slid off on half of them! LOL It was a fail for me. If you have done this recently and have tips I am all ears. Maybe using <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Rolo candy<\/a> would have been sturdier!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong><a rel=\"\">Make this adorable graduation jar gift next!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use candy and chocolate squares to create delicious chocolate graduation caps as a fun crafty dessert to celebrate the big &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/12\/treat-your-2025-grad-with-these-easy-chocolate-graduation-caps\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue Reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Treat Your 2025 Grad With These Easy Chocolate Graduation Caps!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crafts-diy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2678"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2743,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2678\/revisions\/2743"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}