Wilton Candy Melts Black 283 g

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To melt in the microwave, place your candy in a microwave-safe container or disposable decorating bag and microwave at 50% power or defrost setting for 1 minute. Stir thoroughly in container or knead bag. Return to the microwave, stirring or kneading at 30-second intervals until candy is mostly melted. Everything is better with a candy coating! From apple slices to potato chips, you can have fun dipping all your favorite foods into your favorite Candy Melts candy colors. Chocolate is made with cocoa butter which is what gives it hat smooth texture as it melts in your mouth. Adding pure cocoa butter to hot, melted candy melts will instantly make the mixture much more liquid and smooth. The temperature you are melting at may not be high enough. Try reheating the boiling water if you’re using a double boiler. If you’re using the microwave, try to up the microwaves’ power slightly. Molded candies can be used to top cakes and cupcakes, or just enjoyed on their own! You can even fill them with candies, nuts, chocolate or peanut butter. Marbling

Adding just a half teaspoon of oil can help thin candy melts but should only be used when in a pinch. Most oils are liquid at room temperature which means your candy melts may not harden as firm as you would like. However, adding the oil will definitely make the candy melts easier to work with.

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If you don’t have EZ Thin on hand, you can also add a small amount of solid white vegetable shortening, using the same technique of starting with a small amount and adding in more as needed. Melting candy melts is easy, but sometimes things just don’t want to work! Here are a few reasons they might not be melting. Expired melts These disc-shaped candies are made from a combination of sugar and oil. Then, they are also often colored and flavored. This means you can easily coat items in a rainbow of colors without having to prep a ton of ingredients first. And, you can also play around with flavors effortlessly! Candy bark is a great candy project for beginners. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors and toppings and makes a great handmade gift for parties or the holidays. As we have mentioned above, candy melts are made from a combination of sugar and oil. But, many people confuse them with chocolate because of their flavor, color, and consistency when they are melted. However, that is exactly why people love using these! They virtually mimic tempered chocolate exactly!

To melt using a double boiler, fill a small pot with about 1 in. of water. Place a large heat-safe bowl on the pot and place the pot on low heat. Add your Candy Melts candy to the heat-safe bowl, stirring constantly to help distribute heat. The steam from the boiling water will help melt your candy. Once the water is boiling, remove it entire setup from the heat and add the candy melts to your hot bowl. Slowly stir the melts until they are fully melted. Make sure not to overheat your candy by melting on too high of a setting or for too long; it will lose its consistency if it is overheated or if liquids are added If you’re new to the candy melting game, break out your double boiler. It’s super simple and helps candy melt to a nice, smooth consistency. Just fill the lower pot with 1 to 2 inches of water, making sure it won’t touch the bottom of the top pot. Bring the water to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Place top pot on lower pot, add Candy Melts candy and stir constantly until mostly melted. Remove top pot or bowl from heat, letting residual heat melt the smaller pieces. Candy Melting Pot

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To coat cake pops, we suggest using a Candy Melting Pot, then thinning your candy with EZ Thin. This will help ensure your candy stays at the right consistency from the first pop to the last. Dipping and Drizzling Cocoa butter can be expensive which is one downside of using this rather than a different method for thinning candy melts. However, you will definitely get that smooth chocolate mouth feel! 5 – Oils Thinning aids, like this one from Wilton, are typically made with a combination of oils with each brand being slightly different. Typically, two tablespoons of the thinning aid are mixed into one 12 oz bag of candy melts after they have been melted according to the directions. Perhaps the most common use for Candy Melts is to coat cake pops. The candy helps seal in the flavor and moisture of the pop and also acts as a blank canvas for decorating! Once preheated, add your candy to the pot, stirring occasionally until completely melted. For faster melting, try cutting your candy up in smaller pieces.