Christmas chocolate like Grandma's – a simple and proven recipe

Christmas chocolate like Grandma's – a simple and proven recipe recept

Name: Christmas chocolate like Grandma's – a simple and proven recipe
Prep time: 140 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 250 g hardened fat (Omega or another vegetable fat); 150 g dried milk; 150 g powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon of vanilla or cream pudding powder; 30 g good-quality cocoa; a small piece of butter (approx. 20 g)

Easy to prepare
30 portions
140 minutes

Jan, 18. 12. 2025

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Homemade Christmas chocolate is one of the simplest traditional confections that many families make every year.

It has a typical denser consistency, full cocoa flavor and a gentle milky sweetness, which makes it markedly different from ordinary store-bought chocolates. It is precisely this hearty texture and rich flavor that most of us remember from childhood.

A major advantage of this recipe is that the chocolate keeps its shape in the molds very well, flips out easily after setting, and thanks to the small amount of butter has a slight sheen. Preparation is quick, even complete beginners can manage it, and the finished chocolate can be stored in a cool place without problems.

For 30 portions

Ingredients

250 g hardened fat (Omega or another vegetable fat)
150 g dried milk
150 g powdered sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla or cream pudding powder
30 g good-quality cocoa
a small piece of butter (approx. 20 g)

Preparation procedure

Melting the fat Prepare a double boiler. Place the hardened fat into the top container and let it slowly melt over gentle heat. The fat must not boil; it should only be liquid.
Adding the sugar Sprinkle the powdered sugar into the melted fat and whisk thoroughly to form a smooth mixture without lumps.
Flavoring the chocolate Gradually add the powdered milk, cocoa, and pudding powder. Keep stirring the mixture, preferably with a whisk, so it becomes perfectly smooth. Finally, add the small piece of butter and stir until it is completely dissolved.
Filling the molds Pour the finished liquid chocolate into prepared molds. You can use silicone, plastic, or metal molds.
Setting Place the molds in the refrigerator and let the chocolate set for at least 2–4 hours. It's best to let it set overnight.
Demolding and storage Carefully demold the set chocolate from the molds and store it in a lidded container in a cool place.

Number of servings

approx. 30–40 pieces (depending on mold size)

Total preparation time

preparation: 20 minutes
chilling: 2–4 hours (ideally overnight)
total: approx. 2 hours 20 minutes

Practical tips

For a more pronounced flavor use high-quality Dutch cocoa
You can add chopped nuts, raisins, or candied fruit to the chocolate
If you want a less sweet version, reduce the amount of sugar by 20–30 g

Conclusion

Grandma-style Christmas chocolate is a simple but honest recipe that never disappoints. It has a pronounced flavor, holds its shape beautifully, and thanks to the easy preparation it’s also suitable for baking with children. If you are looking for quick homemade no-bake sweets that smell of childhood and Christmas, this recipe is an ideal choice.