Star of David Cupcake Toppers
Melt chocolate, draw stars, stick 'em on cupcakes—done! These little toppers are about as low-lift as it gets. No piping tips or molds needed, and they make even basic store-bought baked goods look beautiful and holiday-ready. Also, I happen to think piping melted chocolate is one of those surprisingly useful skills every host should have in their back pocket; it’s simple, but makes everything look custom (including edible place cards!). So this is a nice project to practice on. P.S. Make more than you think you’ll need, because some will break.
Star of David Cupcake Toppers
Makes about 30 toppers, depending on size
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped bar chocolate)
Parchment paper
Piping bag or Ziploc bag
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Place piping bag or Ziploc inside a tall glass and fold the edges over the rim to keep it open.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to overheat; it’ll seize or burn and turn grainy.
Spoon the melted chocolate into your bag, snip a tiny hole in the tip, and pipe as many star-shaped designs as you can directly onto the parchment. Don’t worry if they’re not all perfect!
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until fully hardened. Once set, gently peel the stars off the parchment and press them vertically into frosted cupcakes or cakes. Serve!
