Melting Instructions

1. Heat water in bottom of double broiler.

2. Remove hot water from heat source.  DO NOT HAVE COATING IN DOUBLE BROILER WHEN HEATING WATER!

3. Place top of double broiler over hot water.

4. Add candy-coating wafers.  Let melt.  Stir gently!  Takes approximately 20 minutes.

5. As water cools, coating will begin to thicken.  Remove top of double broiler.  Reheat water as in step A.  Repeat procedure B, C, D.

Pouring & Molding

You will need melted coating, freezer, clear plastic candy mold, paint brush, squeeze bottle.  The coating is ready for molding when it is completely melted.  Pour or spoon into mold.  Tap mold to remove air bubbles, then place in freezer for 3-5 minutes.  Thicker candy pieces will take more time.  The mold will have a cloudy appearance when candy is ready to release.  Turn mold over and tap gently.  If candy does not release, place back in freezer for another minute or so.

To Make Suckers

Fill mold with melted coating; lay stick in "trough" and turn stick to assure bonding, then place mold in the freezer for a few minutes.

"Painting" Details In Molds

Use clean art brush to "paint" in details with melted Candy Coatings of the color desired.  Let air dry, then fill in background color coating.  Place in freezer for a few minutes.

These ideas help candymakers make professional looking products with greater appetite appeal! 

As with any new venture PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!- including PATIENCE with new techniques!

TO MAKE ALL TYPES OF "BARK" WITH ALMONDS, PEPPERMINT CRUNCH, MALT, HEATH TOFFEE, RICE CRISP OR YOUR FAVORITE:

Pour 1/2 cup of crunch into a pound melted coating.  Stir easily then spread out on a cookie sheet or cake board approximately 12 x 18 inches covered with wax paper.  Tap gently on work surface to get bark as thin as possible.

Place in refrigerator for a few minutes, let return to room temperature, break into bite size pieces.  Or pour mixture into #3 or #4 candy cups and let set up in refrigerator.  Serve as an after dinner treat or place in your boxes of candy to add color and eye appeal!

NOTE:  When using Peppermint Crunch, allow melted coating to cool a few degrees before adding crunch; this will prevent crunch from melting and making your bark too pink in color.

Pour Type Box Molds

1. Pour melted coating into mold.  DO NOT OVERFILL!

2. Place in freezer until set.  Approximately 20 or 30 minutes depending on size of mold.

3. Remove from freezer an gently press candy from mold- since this is a large piece it takes some effort- but do not crack your mold.

4. Allow candy to return to room temperature and package.

Solid 3D Type Candy Molds

1. Separate mold into two halves.

2. Pour melted coating into one of the molds.  Do not overfill!

3. Place in freezer until set.

4. Remove candy from mold and let come to room temperature.

5. Fill other half of mold within a 1/16" of top edge.

6. Very carefully lay the finished half into the freshly filled one.

7. Place in freezer until set.

8. Remove from freezer; remove from mold and let come to room temperature.

9. Package in cello bag or other preferred candy box.  Handle as little as possible to prevent fingerprints on finished product.

Hollow Type 3D Candy Molds

1. Separate mold into two halves.

2. Fill one half with melted coating.  DO NOT OVERFILL! 

3. Place other half over the filled portion and attach enough "Bulldog clips" to secure firmly.

4. Gently rotate mold until melted coating is evenly spread throughout the mold.  

5. Place in refrigerator for about 5 minutes.

6. Remove and rotate again and place back in refrigerator.

7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 over period of half an hour (depends on size of mold).

8. Remove from refrigerator and detach clips and gently remove from molds and allow to return to room temperature.

9. Package in cello bag or candy box.  Handle as little as possible to prevent fingerprints on finished product.

Helpful Hints And Suggestions

For Dipping allow melting coating to cool a few degrees before dipping centers.

Paramount Crystals (sold at CAKE ART) are used to then when coating tends to thicken, which may occur when re-melting.  Also used when melting any of the colored Candy coating.  Just sprinkle in as coating is melting, thinning to pourable consistency. 

STORE COATINGS IN COOL, DRY PLACE.  DO NOT EXPOSE TO HEAT OR HUMIDITY.

Long Term Storage: Double wrap coatings / crunch in aluminum foil and place in freezer.

To Thaw: Remove from freezer and let stand 24 hours before opening.