In the bowl of a bain marie or double boiler (if using double boiler, keep water below the bottom of the bowl so that it is not touching), bring water to a simmer.

Add chocolate and melt slowly, stiring

Line the bottom of an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the sides.

Pour chocolate over and sprinkle toppings on top.

Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.

After 1 hour 45 minutes, test to see if it is set up.

If so, cut with cookie cutters.

If the chocolate is too hard to cut, heat cutter slightly by placing it (cutting side down) on a skillet over low heat. This will warm it just enough to cut through the set chocolate.