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local bakeries that serve them. I will continue to create and practice on my own version of chocolate bowls, but here’s a recipe and instructions from an expert: Via Alagraham.com Chocolate Bowls Serves 8 For Chocolate Bowls: 8 balloons 10 ounces good dark chocolate, chopped fine *Make sure you use latex-free balloons if you or those who are eating the chocolate bowls have allergies. Blow up the balloons (you want them small and round, like little bowls). Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Boil water in a pan and reduce to simmer. Set another pan or microwavable glass bowl on top of the simmering water and put in half of the chocolate (don’t let steam touch chocolate), stir continuously and let it melt. Remove from heat and stir in remaining chocolate until smooth. Drop 8 1/2-teaspoons of melted chocolate on parchment paper to make