- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.6 × 3.7 in (9.2 × 9.4 cm)
Turn the internet’s favorite crunchy green treat into a huggable desk buddy with this free dubai chocolate paper squishy template. This cute pistachio chocolate bar features glossy milk chocolate squares broken open to show a rich, nutty pistachio cream filling, plus a rosy-cheeked smile on the front. Your download includes 3 versions in both US Letter and A4: full color, a coloring page, and a blank template. Pair it with a classic milk chocolate bar squishy for the sweetest handmade collection!
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your pistachio chocolate bar at 100% scale on plain printer paper, making sure “fit to page” is turned off. Check the scale line in the top corner—it should measure 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you picked the coloring page, fill in the rich brown chocolate squares, bright green pistachio filling, and golden yellow splatters now, then let any marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Lay strips of wide clear packing tape over the front and back chocolate bar pieces only, rather than taping the entire sheet. Press each strip down from the middle toward the edges without pulling or stretching, because stretched tape will wrinkle later. This smooth layer gives the chocolate squares a glossy finish and makes the paper strong and squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and back pieces right along the solid black outer line, keeping the narrow white border intact all the way around. Take your time along the slightly wavy side indents where the pistachio filling peeks out, as well as around the rounded corners of the bar.
4Add a tape border to the back
Place the back piece printed side down onto strips of clear tape so the sticky side faces up. Trim the tape to leave a border about 1 cm (½ inch) wide past the paper edge, then snip into that tape border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper. These little sticky tabs will wrap smoothly around the corners and wavy sides.
5Join front and back
Line up the smiling front piece on top of the back piece with the white paper sides facing each other. Fold the sticky tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly around the chocolate bar. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ inch) gap open on one side—just like the pink line in the illustration shows—so you have room to stuff it.
6Stuff it
Tear your plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small bits and push them through the open side gap. Poke the filling into the far corners of the chocolate squares first, then fill the pistachio middle until the bar feels plump and soft. Stop before it gets too tight, since overstuffing can make the taped seams pop open.
7Close the gap
Fold the remaining tape flaps neatly over the stuffed opening and seal the spot shut with an extra strip of regular clear tape. Run your finger firmly around all sides and the wavy middle edges to make sure every flap is pressed down well.
8Squish!
Your pistachio chocolate bar paper squishy is ready to squeeze! Give it a good squish and watch the puffy squares bounce right back into shape. If you prefer an extra slow-rising feel, gently prick 1 tiny pinhole into the back of the bar so the air escapes slowly.
Free Pistachio Chocolate Bar Squishy Template
- Color
- Coloring page
- Blank, design your own
- Step-by-step guide
One free PDF: the template in three versions (pages 1–3) and the step-by-step guide (pages 4–5). Print the template at 100% on plain printer paper.
Tips for the perfect squish
- The chocolate bar feels stiff. You packed a bit too much filling inside the square shape. Gently peel open the stuffing gap, pull out a few pieces of filling until it feels pillowy, and tape the edge shut again.
- Wrinkles across the glossy squares. Pulling packing tape tight while laying it down causes ripples over the flat chocolate design. Use shorter strips and lay them on gently without pulling before smoothing from the center outward.
- A wavy side seam pops. The slight indent where the green pistachio filling sits gets extra pressure when squeezed. Lay a fresh short piece of clear tape right across the split, overlapping the existing border.
- Green and brown markers smudged. Dark brown and bright green marker inks need a moment to set before touching tape. Always let your colored page dry completely before taping; regular printer ink is ready right away.
Questions
How do I use this dubai chocolate paper squishy template?
Simply print the PDF at 100% on regular printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb), cover both pieces with wide clear packing tape, and cut them out. Join the front and back using a snipped tape border, stuff the bar with soft filling, and tape the gap closed.
What stuffing works best for a dubai chocolate paper squishy?
Cut-up plastic grocery bags give the pistachio chocolate bar a fun, crinkly sound that feels just like a crispy treat! For a softer pillow feel, use cotton balls or fiberfill, or try tiny bits of memory foam for a slow-rising squish.
Can I use glue instead of tape to seal the edges?
No, glue will not hold on paper that has been covered in clear tape, so the seams would pop right open when squeezed. Folding a snipped clear tape border over the edges is the strongest way to keep your squishy together.
Can I print the pistachio chocolate bar in a bigger size?
Yes! You can scale the print setting up to 120% if you want a jumbo chocolate bar over its standard 3.6 × 3.7 in (9.2 × 9.4 cm) size. Just make sure both the front and back print on the same sheet so the edges match.
Can I make these with a group or at a party?
Definitely—plan for about 30 minutes, print 1 sheet per person, and pre-cut the tape strips before you start. Kids love coloring the pistachio and chocolate details, and you can even set out our matcha butter squishy for a green-themed craft table.
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