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How do you make candy melts with candy?
Instructions
- Melt candy in microwave oven for 1.5 to 2 minutes on high.
- Add nuts and coconut at this time and mix together.
- Pour the melted candy mixture into a clean, dry mold.
- Tap the mold lightly to remove any air bubbles.
- Place the mold on a level surface in the refrigerator.
How do you make colored chocolate lollipops?
Simply melt the color you want to use first, then dip a decorator brush into the melted chocolate and paint the mold in that color. Let that color set by putting the mold into the freezer for a few minutes, then add a second or third color. In between each color, you need to let the chocolate set.
What is a good substitute for candy melts?
chocolate
What can I use instead of candy melts? The only substitute for candy melts would be chocolate. If you set out to make cake balls without candy melts, you will need to mix 1 tbsp vegetable oil for every 1 cup of chocolate chips.
Can I add butter to candy melts?
We don’t suggest using milk, water, cream, butter or half-and-half to thin your melted candy. These ingredients will cause your candy to seize and render it unusable. Some decorators also suggest vegetable or coconut oil, however, we caution against it.
What food coloring is best for chocolate?
Use an oil-based food coloring like Colour Mill brand. This is in a squeeze bottle, and is ready to mix with your chocolate. Use a powdered food coloring. Since there is no liquid in these colorings, they are safe to use in melted chocolate.
How do you add color to chocolate molds?
Add a few drops of oil based food coloring and/or luster dust to each bowl until you reach a desired color. Paint the colors into the bon bon molds using a small brush. You can add layers of paint for more color, just allow the first coat to harden before adding the next. Pour tempered chocolate into each mold.
Do I need to spray silicone candy molds?
No need to spray or coat chocolate molds with any type of oil. As long as you used the proper molding chocolate and let it completely set in the refrigerator, your chocolate will easily release on its own.
Can I use silicone molds for candy melts?
Candy Melt is so easy to use with my flexible silicone molds. My FDA approved food grade molds can be used with fondant, candy melt, butter, chocolate, gum paste, ice, hard candy, sugar. They can be placed in the freezer or oven up to around 400 degrees.
What’s the best way to make a lollipop?
Make lollipops using molds and candy sticks. You can find specific lollipop molds in stores that just require pouring the liquid over the candy stick into the mold! Using either of the melting methods above, you will simply pour the liquid over the molds that have a lollipop stick in them.
How do you make candy out of candy molds?
Our candy lollipop molds come with a convenient notch to hold your treat or lollipop sticks. Pipe melted candy or chocolate about halfway into each cavity and tap it to release air bubbles. Insert a lollipop stick in the notch, twirling it around until it’s completely covered. This ensures the stick gets a firm grip on the candy.
How do you make air bubbles out of lollipops?
Purchase a lollipop mold from a craft supply store or online. Then fill a pastry bag with melted candy melt. Slowly pipe the candy melt into the lollipop cavities and tap the mold on the counter to release trapped air bubbles.
What can you do with a candy melt?
You can easily make your own confections, such as lollipops, bark, truffles, or candy clusters. If you’d like to use the candy melt as an accent for desserts, try drizzling, dipping, or frosting tasty fruit, cookies, or cake with the colorful candy melt. Fill molds to create detailed candies.