- Easy
- 20–30 minutes
- No glue
- about 3.6 × 4.1 in (9.2 × 10.4 cm)
Two glossy chocolate fingers with crispy wafer layers peek right out of a torn red wrapper with a beaming kawaii face! With this free printable chocolate bar paper squishy, you get 3 template versions in both US Letter and A4: full color, a line-art coloring page, and a blank outline. The finished wafer bar measures about 3.6 × 4.1 in (9.2 × 10.4 cm) and pairs adorably with a twin caramel bar squishy for a sweet desk collection.
What you need
How to make it, step by step
1Print the template
Print your wafer bar sheet at 100% scale on plain printer paper (make sure “fit to page” is turned off). Check the scale line in the top corner: it should measure exactly 2 inches (50 mm on A4). If you chose the coloring page, color the red wrapper, chocolate coating, and golden wafer stripes now, then let marker ink dry completely.
2Tape the pieces
Cover only the front and back wafer bar pieces with wide clear packing tape, rather than taping the entire sheet. Smooth each strip from the center outward without pulling, since stretched tape wrinkles later. This clear layer gives the red wrapper and chocolate glaze a shiny finish while making the paper strong and extra squishy.
3Cut out both pieces
Cut out the front and back pieces right along the solid outer line, keeping the narrow white border intact. Take your time curving around the top of the two chocolate fingers and the flared points where the torn wrapper sticks out on the sides.
4Add a tape border to the back
Lay the back piece printed side down onto strips of clear tape with the sticky side facing up. Cut the tape about 1 cm (½ inch) past the paper edge, then snip this sticky border every 2 cm (1 inch) right up to the paper, especially around the wrapper flares and top curves, so the little flaps will hold your squishy together.
5Join front and back
Put the front piece right on top of the back, white sides together, lining up the wrapper corners and chocolate tops. Fold the tape flaps over the front edge one by one and press them down firmly. Leave a 3.5 cm (1½ in) gap open along one side (shown by the pink line in the picture) for the stuffing.
6Stuff it
Tear plastic bags, cotton, or fiberfill into small pieces and push them in through the side gap. Tuck fluff into the far corners of the chocolate finger tops and the bottom wrapper first, then fill the middle until it feels soft and puffy—stop before it gets too full so the seams don’t pop.
7Close the gap
Fold the last tape flaps neatly over the stuffing opening and tape the gap shut with an extra strip of clear tape. Run your finger firmly along all edges, from the crimped bottom wrapper to the top of the chocolate bar, to press the tape down well.
8Squish!
Done! Your wafer bar squishy is ready to go. Squeeze the happy red wrapper and watch your squishy puff right back up. Want a slow-rising squishy? Prick one tiny pinhole in the back.
Free Wafer 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
- My wafer bar feels hard. It has too much stuffing inside. Gently open the side gap, pull out a bit of filling from the middle, and tape the edge shut again.
- Tape wrinkles on the wrapper. Use shorter strips of wide packing tape and lay them across the pieces without pulling, smoothing gently from the center outward.
- A wrapper point splits open. The flared sides where the wrapper tears get extra pressure when squeezed. Put a new short strip of clear tape across the splitting edge, overlapping the old ones.
- Marker colors smeared under tape. Rich dark browns and reds need a moment to set, so let markers dry fully before taping. Printer ink is fine to tape right away.
Questions
Where can I get a chocolate bar paper squishy template?
Right here on this page! The free printable PDF includes a full-color wafer bar, a coloring page version, and a blank outline in both US Letter and A4 sizes.
What are some fun chocolate paper squishy ideas?
Alongside this crispy wafer bar, you can craft a whole sweet shop by pairing it with a peanut butter cup squishy. Using the blank template also lets you draw and color white chocolate, strawberry, or matcha wafer bars!
Can I use glue instead of tape for the edges?
Not for the edges. Glue doesn’t stick to tape-covered paper, so the seams would pop open when squeezed. Folding the snipped tape border over the edge holds best.
What paper works best for a chocolate paper squishy?
Plain printer paper (80–100 gsm / 20–24 lb) folds and squishes best. Cardstock makes the wafer bar stiff and it won’t squish as nicely.
Can I make this wafer bar with a class or group?
Yes! Print one sheet per person and cut tape strips in advance. Kids can color the coloring page while you help with taping—plan about 30 minutes for the craft.
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