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This post contains affiliate links.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of my guilty pleasures is chocolate. I love to include it in many desserts and even spoil me and my husband with delicious chocolate breakfasts! The problem, however, is you can never know how much chocolate you actually need in a recipe. As a result, I always have leftover chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a general rule, there are many ways to use melted chocolate. Melted chocolate will usually need to be tempered when using it as a topping, however, if you want to use your leftover chocolate as just a glaze or bake with it, then you don\u2019t need to temper it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I have found that there are so many uses of leftover chocolate. I have found 20 amazing ways to use leftover chocolate! However, some methods require you to temper the chocolate first so make sure to read on to find out how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019ve melted chocolate to use and end up having some remaining, there are multiple things you can do to efficiently use up your leftover melted chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *By the way,<\/strong> you might also want to know How To Store Melted Chocolate To Make It Last.<\/strong> I recently wrote an article that talks about The Best Way To Store Melted Chocolate,<\/a><\/strong> which you can check out here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brownies are hands-down one of the best things you can ever make. There are corner pieces, centerpieces, they’re delicious, and it’s chocolate! This sharable dish can use leftover chocolate in two ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are making your brownie batter, add the melted chocolate and gently fold it in without overmixing. You do not have to omit the cocoa powder. Adding both cocoa powder and melted chocolate will result in gooey and decadent brownies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The second way to reuse your melted chocolate is to top your cooked brownies! This will create a stunning chocolate glaze that looks more appealing to the eyes and add more flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n *Side Note:<\/strong> You might also want to know Why Your Brownies Crack On Top<\/strong> after baked. I recently wrote an article that talks about How To Prevent and Fix Cracks On Top Of Brownies,<\/a><\/strong> you can check it out here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n To make these fudgy chocolate cookies, you first need to preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/strong> Then, add four tablespoons (or half a stick) of melted unsalted butter to your leftover melted chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to warm your chocolate before adding the butter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nWhat Can You Do with Leftover Melted Chocolate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
20 Things To Do With Leftover Melted Chocolate:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Make Brownies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Make Melted Chocolate Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n