How To Make Candy Melts Smooth
Candy melts are great for dipping apples, cake pops, and other tasty treats. However, sometimes they end up being lumpy, which is not a desirable look. Knowing how to make candy melts smooth will give you a beautiful finished product.
Equipment
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- One bag of candy melts
- 1-2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening or oil melts such as EZ Melts or Paramount Crystals
Instructions
- Melt Your Candy Melts - In a saucepan over low-medium heat, melt your candy melts, stirring occasionally. You can also melt them in a microwave-safe bowl, microwaving in 3o second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted.
- Add the Thining Agent - Add in the vegetable shortening or oil flakes to your candy melts. Start by adding one teaspoon in and then thoroughly mix it together. If the candy melts are still not thin enough, add in another teaspoon of the thinning agent and stir until combined. This will make your candy melts smooth and easy to work with.
- Dip Your Snacks - Dip your snacks into the candy melts. Carefully dip them into the melts and swirl them to make sure they are fully coated. Gently tap them on the side of the bowl to remove any excess candy.
- You may need to microwave your melts again if they start to harden or keep them in a saucepan on low heat. In addition, you can keep the candy melts in a melting pot. Place your candy-covered snacks onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper */and allow them to fully dry before eating.
Notes
If you have leftover candy melts after dipping your snacks, simply cover the bowl with plastic wrap or pour them into a Tupperware container. Once you are ready to use them again, reheat them on the stove or in the microwave.
Adding oil flakes or vegetable shortening to your candy melts will not affect the color or flavor of your candy melts. They will only change the consistency from thick and lumpy to smooth. So, you don’t have to worry about the thinning agents messing up the color or taste of your candy melts.
Be certain to use caution when working with candy melts, as they will be hot. You can use a fork or lollipop sticks to dip your snacks or desserts into the candy melts. Apples, cake pops, oreo balls, rice crispy treats, marshmallows, or pretzels all taste amazing dipped in candy melts.
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