NOTE FROM JANE: There are several comments on this post expressing concern about leaves being poisonous. A few things to note: I do not eat the actual leaves. Also, maple leaves, american elm leaves, and gingko leaves for instance are edible, although eating large quantities of them might give you a stomach ache. PLEASE USE YOUR OWN COMMON SENSE WHEN SELECTING YOUR LEAVES. I have had no issues and as long as I’m not using something like poison ivy or hemlock, I’m not concerned about this for myself.
Winter will be here before we know it. Stock up on these quick and elegant paint and peel chocolate leaves now while there are tons of fresh and lovely leaves everywhere you look. I’m going to make a bushel basket full of these chocolate maple leaves to use throughout the fall on my special desserts. They keep well in an airtight container for several months, so feel free to really go crazy on these!
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