Chocolate Graduation Caps (2024)

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Celebrate your graduate with these fun and easy to make Chocolate Graduation Caps. They are perfect for graduation party treats or party favors.

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Do you have a senior graduation this year and need a quick and simple treat to make? These Chocolate Graduation Caps are perfect and made with just a few ingredients and require no baking. Plus, they are absolutely adorable and will be a hit at any graduation celebration.

You can make them ahead of time to be ready to go the day of the graduation party or whip up right before the party.

These chocolate treats are great for any kind of graduation – high school, college, kindergarten and anything in between. Customize with the school colors to go with the theme of the party or add them as a topper to cupcakes if you’d wish.

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Chocolate Graduation Cap Ingredients

  • Peanut Butter Cups: I used Reese’s mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups for the base of the cap. You can use any brand or flavor of mini peanut butter cups that you prefer or a Rolo if there is a peanut allergy.
  • Chocolate Squares: I used Ghirardelli dark chocolate squares for the top of the cap. You can use any brand or flavor of chocolate squares that you prefer.
  • Chocolate Candies: M&M’s minis is what I used but you could also use a regular size M&M or Skittles.
  • Licorice: To make the tassel I used peel n pull Twizzlers but you could also use a fruit roll up or frosting to make the tassel.
  • Chocolate: Use melting chocolate or chocolate chips to melt to be the glue to hold the pieces together.

How to Make Chocolate Candy Graduation Caps

Unwrap all candies and set them up in groups so it’s easy to assemble.

Cut licorice into 3-4 inch pieces and pull apart 2 together at a time.

Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

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Flip the peanut butter cup over so the smaller side is facing up. Add some melted chocolate on top and place the chocolate square on top, flat side facing up.

For the tassel, attach the licorice strings to the top of the cap with melted chocolate.

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Add melted chocolate on top of licorice and attach the mini M&M’s. Allow to harden before serving.

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How to Store

To store your chocolate candy graduation caps, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Avoid direct sunlight or in the heat and display on a platter indoors.

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  • Chocolate Truffles
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Bark

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Chocolate Graduation Caps

Alison McFadden

Celebrate your graduate with these fun and easy to make Chocolate Graduation Caps. They are perfect for graduation party treats or party favors.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares
  • 16 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
  • 16 mini M&M’s
  • Peel N Pull Twizzlers cut into 2-3 inches and 2 together
  • Melting chocolate

Instructions

  • Unwrap all candies and set them up in groups so it’s easy to assemble.

  • Cut licorice into 3-4 inch pieces and pull apart 2 together at a time.

  • Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

  • Flip the peanut butter cup over so the smaller side is facing up. Add some melted chocolate on top and place the chocolate square on top, flat side facing up.

  • For the tassel, attach the licorice strings to the top of the cap with melted chocolate. Add melted chocolate on top of licorice and attach the mini M&M’s. Allow to harden before serving.

Notes

To store your chocolate candy graduation caps, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Avoid direct sunlight or in the heat and display on a platter indoors.

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Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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FAQs

What is the code for graduation cap? ›

“🎓” U+1F393 Graduation Cap Unicode Character.

Why do you tip your hat at graduation? ›

It is traditionally associated with the successful completion of a degree, tertiary education, formal academia, and scholarly achievement. It is customary for a graduand to tip their trencher in salutation (also referred to as 'doffing'), in respect to other academics and scholars.

Should I decorate my cap for graduation? ›

While decorating your grad cap is a fun way to express yourself and your accomplishments, don't use any inappropriate items, symbols or words. You will not be permitted to wear your cap if university staff deem it inappropriate or offensive.

What is the cap code number? ›

cap Code is a unique 20 character alpha–numeric code structure detailing vehicle characteristics for cars. Each cap Code has a corresponding numeric cap id. This is a unique vehicle identifier as a sequential number and is unique to each vehicle.

What are the rules for graduation hats? ›

Place the cap on your head so the point is in the front, about 1 inch above the eyebrows. Your mortarboard should be worn level on your head, and the tassel should be placed on the right side.

Why do only female graduates wear caps? ›

First, it is a tradition that has been passed down for generations. Second, caps are seen as a symbol of intelligence and success, and female graduates have worked hard to earn their degrees. Finally, caps can be seen as a sign of respect for one's elders and for the institution of education.

Do you keep your cap after graduation? ›

You might still be wondering, “Do you keep your cap and gown after graduation?” The answer is that it will depend on the guidelines of the school you are graduating from. If keeping them is not an option, make sure your graduation gown and cap are returned on time.

Does the point of a graduation cap go in front or back? ›

The pointed tip of your cap is meant to go in the front of your head while the elastic band should go behind.

Do caps make you look attractive? ›

Caps help you draw attention and make you stand out from the crowd. Wearing a cap will complete your look - it's a simple yet great accessory to make you look confident. Whether you prefer to wear it as a sporty accessory or a fashion statement, the cap will make you hold your head up high.

Can you wear hair up with graduation cap? ›

Overall, here are a few tips to keep in mind when fitting your graduation cap around your curls: Avoid updo styles as your cap most likely won't fit over them. If using bobby pins, be sure to place them in a comfortable position so you don't experience any pain when your cap places a little pressure on them.

What do people put on their graduation caps? ›

You could get beads or rhinestones from the dollar store to surround the outside of the graduation cap. You could add washi tape or clear back stickers to the graduation cap to add some decorations. This graduation cap is yours and make it a fun project after your hard work and celebrate this amazing accomplishment!

Do you throw your graduation cap? ›

When the midshipmen finally graduated, a new hat was presented to the officers, and they tossed their old caps into their air. The tradition quickly spread to universities across the nation, becoming the triumphant symbol that it is today.

What is the emoji code for graduation hat? ›

Graduation Cap Emoji (U+1F393)

How do you get the graduation cap Emoji? ›

It's part of the emoji set "Emojitwo Emoji Set", which has 3,426 emojis in it. If you need this emoji available in another format, it should be pretty straight forward to download it as an SVG image file, and then import it into apps like Fotor, Pablo, Photoshop or Sketch.

What is the HS code for graduation tassel? ›

Cotton Tassels Export Data
DateHS CodeUnit
Sep27201656090090PCS
Jul06201656090090PCS
May27201656090090PCS
May12201656090090PCS
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What is the best dressing code for graduation? ›

Here are some of the most-preferred graduation outfit ideas for students who want to look fabulous on this special day.
  • Choose a great pair of shoes.
  • Pick a bold and brighter dress.
  • Wear some jewelry.
  • Get overdressed.
  • Avoid jeans.
  • Wear comfy dress.
  • Dress up according to the weather.
  • Choose colors wisely.
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